Polyester Staple Fiber Heavy Duck for Tents from Japan
Dense plain weave duck fabric from polyester staples (86%+), HTS 5512.19.0040 certified for 219+ thread count excluding cheesecloth sparsity. Primary material for tent walls and roofs. Not broadcloth due to weight and construction.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Use third-party weave count certification for disputes
• Specify 'not napped' in invoice to match notes
• Avoid mixing with cotton fillers post-weave