Unbleached Acrylic Duck Fabric 10 oz from China

This is a heavy-duty unbleached woven duck fabric made from 100% acrylic staple fibers, weighing approximately 10 ounces per square yard with a tight plain weave construction exceeding 219 threads per inch. It falls under HTS 5512.21.0050 as it is unbleached duck fabric containing 85% or more acrylic staple fibers, matching the statistical note for duck (219). Commonly used for industrial covers and tarpaulins due to its durability and water resistance.

Duty Rate — China → United States

47%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm 85%+ acrylic staple fibers, as blends under 85% shift to 5515

Provide weave density documentation (threads per inch >219) to justify 'duck' classification during customs review

Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as cotton duck; include mill test certificates for synthetic composition