Unbleached Modacrylic Flame-Resistant Duck from China
Unbleached duck fabric (219 tpi) from modacrylic staple fibers (88% content), 11 oz, engineered for fire curtains and protective barriers. HTS 5512.21.0050 due to acrylic/modacrylic dominance, unbleached state, and heavy duck weave per Chapter 55 notes excluding napped broadcloths. Inherent FR properties from modacrylic.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit NFPA or similar FR certification, but classify as greige fabric not treated goods
• Ensure no multiple/cabled yarns per sheeting note (b)(ii) to maintain duck status