Unbleached Modacrylic Flame-Resistant Duck from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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