Unbleached Polyester Canvas Duck Fabric from Japan
Unbleached polyester canvas weighing 240 g/m², 92% non-textured filaments in a heavy plain weave. Classified under HTS 5407.61.99.15 for exceeding 170 g/m² and unbleached status, not meeting poplin/broadcloth exclusions. Used for tents, sails, and industrial covers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Submit construction specs showing plain weave without multiple/cabled yarns to avoid sheeting exclusions
• Accurate weight declaration per m² is critical; discrepancies lead to audits and penalties
• Avoid selling as 'cotton duck' imitation; fiber content must be lab-verified as polyester