Unbleached Cotton Duck Fabric for Awnings from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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