Heavy-Duty Polyester Duck Canvas Fabric

This woven fabric contains over 85% polyester staple fibers and qualifies as 'duck' due to its plain weave construction and durability, typically weighing over 170 g/m² with balanced yarn counts. It is used for tarps, tents, and upholstery, falling under HTS 5512.99.0035 for synthetic staple fiber duck fabrics. The '219' statistical suffix denotes its specific duck classification per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+35.0%47%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5512.91.00Higher: 49.9% vs 47%

If printed or dyed

Printed woven synthetic staple fabrics over 85% are classified separately in 5512.91, changing from plain 'other' duck.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 47%

If made from synthetic filament yarns instead of staple fibers

Filament-based woven fabrics fall under Chapter 54, not Chapter 55 which is exclusive to staple fibers.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 47%

If coated or laminated with PVC for waterproofing

Textile fabrics impregnated or coated with plastics are reclassified to Chapter 59 as coated textiles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content exceeds 85% synthetic staple fibers via lab testing to avoid reclassification under blended fabric headings

Provide weave specifications and weight (g/m²) in documentation to confirm 'duck' status per chapter 55 statistical notes

Watch for common pitfalls like mislabeling as cotton duck, which shifts to Chapter 52 and higher duties