Unbleached 12 oz Polypropylene Duck Cloth from Japan
A robust unbleached polypropylene duck fabric at 12 oz/yd², made from 100% synthetic staple fibers in a tight plain weave, fitting HTS 5512.91.00.50 as 'duck (219)' for its heavy construction used in tarps and covers. It adheres to Chapter 55 notes excluding lighter or square-construction variants like poplin.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Include detailed specs on yarn number and ends/picks per cm to confirm 'duck' vs. cheesecloth exclusion
• Label bolts clearly as unbleached to prevent misclassification as 'other' under 5512.99
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain polyester staple fabrics from Asia