New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Bleached Polyester Staple Duck Cloth 12 oz from Japan

A bleached heavy-weight duck fabric composed of 88% polyester staple fibers in a plain weave duck (219) construction, ideal for upholstery and sails. It meets HTS 5512.11.0050 criteria as unbleached or bleached duck with over 85% polyester staple content. The fabric's durability comes from its tight weave and staple fiber composition.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Label as 'bleached' only if process meets HTS definitions; include bleaching certificates

• Watch for under-declaring weight leading to misclassification as lighter fabrics