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Unbleached Acrylic Duck Fabric 10 oz from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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