Flame-Resistant Modacrylic Duck 14 oz from Japan
14 oz plain weave duck from modacrylic staple fibers (92% content), engineered for fire curtains and protective covers. Falls under HTS 5512.29.0035 'duck (219)' due to its heavyweight, non-cheesecloth structure and high synthetic staple purity. Meets industrial safety standards without coatings.
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
• Retain mill test reports for modacrylic percentage; customs may test for compliance
• Specify 'not napped' if applicable, as napping doesn't exclude duck but affects valuation
• Avoid packing with metal hardware to prevent set classification shifts