Heavy-Duty 10 oz Polyester Duck Canvas Fabric from Mexico
This unbleached polyester duck canvas weighs approximately 10 ounces per square yard and features a durable plain weave construction with heavier yarns, classifying it as 'duck' under HTS 5512.91.00.50 due to its 100% synthetic staple fiber content exceeding 85% and typical use in industrial applications. It meets the statistical criteria for duck fabrics in Chapter 55, distinguishing it from lighter poplins or sheetings.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight and weave meet 'duck' criteria (>170g/m² or specific yarn counts) via lab testing to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill certificates confirming ≥85% synthetic staple fibers; blends under 85% shift to 5515