Polyester Staple Duck for Awnings from China
Woven duck fabric from polyester staple fibers (85%+), meeting 219+ thread count for HTS 5512.19.0040 'duck' specification in plain weave without square construction exclusions. Used in outdoor awning production for durability against weather. Statistical notes confirm exclusion from poplin/broadcloth categories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
51.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Lab test for staple vs filament to avoid Chapter 54 misclassification
• Declare exact g/m² weight; over 170g/m² risks sheeting review per notes
• Avoid bulk packing without labels; requires country-of-origin marking