Bleached Heavy Cotton Duck Fabric from Japan
Durable bleached cotton duck cloth over 200 g/m², ideal for sails, tents, and upholstery. Classified in HTS 5212.22.60 as other bleached woven cotton fabrics exceeding weight limits, distinct from lighter or printed varieties. Its plain weave and heft suit industrial uses.
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
• Conduct grammage testing post-sizing removal as per US note to accurately report average yarn number and weight
• Label with exact cotton percentage and bleaching method to prevent disputes under Chapter 52 purity rules
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics greige goods; present as finished bleached fabric for correct duty