Bleached Polyester Duck Fabric from Japan
A bleached plain weave polyester filament fabric weighing 190 g/m², containing 88% polyester, ideal for upholstery and sails. Classified under HTS 5407.69.10.60 due to its bleached state, high polyester content, and weight over 170 g/m², fitting the 'other woven fabrics' not qualifying as poplin, broadcloth, or sheeting per statistical notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit bleaching process documentation and grammage certificates; label as 'bleached' accurately to avoid reclassification
• Pitfall: fabrics napped post-bleaching may resemble broadcloth, triggering note (c) exclusion
• Check yarn twist <472 turns/m for flat fabric status