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Heavy Duty Polyester Duck Tarp Fabric from Japan

A robust plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric certified as duck (219) for its dense construction over 219 threads per square cm, containing over 85% polyester staples per HTS 5512.19.0040. Ideal for manufacturing truck tarps and cargo covers due to high tear strength. Excludes napped or printed variants per chapter notes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

13.6%

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

• Include detailed construction specs (ends/picks per cm) in commercial invoice to confirm duck status

• Ensure no multiple/cabled yarns if claiming sheeting alternatives to prevent duty miscalculation