Unbleached Cotton Duck Fabric for Awnings

Heavyweight unbleached cotton duck cloth over 200 g/m², plain woven for outdoor awnings and shelters. Classified in 5212.21.60 as other unbleached woven cotton fabrics >200 g/m², distinct from lighter weights or processed variants. Retains natural cotton hue without bleaching.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.8%+35.0%42.8%
🇲🇽Mexico7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇨🇦Canada7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇩🇪Germany7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇯🇵Japan7.8%+10.0%17.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5212Same rate: 42.8%

If yarn-dyed

Yarn-dyed fabrics classify under 5212.41 regardless of bleaching status, based on color application method.

5208.39Lower: 22.5% vs 42.8%

If certified hand-loomed

Hand-loomed fabrics meeting certification requirements shift to heading 5208 per US note definition.

6307.90.98Lower: 24.5% vs 42.8%

If imported as finished awning

Completed made-up articles like awnings move to Chapter 63, not raw woven fabric.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document weave as plain (not twill) to stay in 5212.21; use provided US note formulas for yarn count verification

Watch for quota limits on cotton content from non-WTO countries as per chapter notes

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