Polyester-Cotton Plain Weave Duck Canvas Fabric

This heavy-duty plain weave duck fabric, weighing over 170 g/m², is made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, under 85% polyester content. It qualifies for HTS 5514.11.00.90 as unbleached or bleached plain weave duck of polyester staple fibers. Commonly used for durable upholstery and bags due to its strength.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

5211.42.00Lower: 43.1% vs 49.9%

If cotton content exceeds 85% with polyester minor

Higher cotton dominance moves to Chapter 52 woven cotton fabrics.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If using polyester filament instead of staple fibers

Filament yarn fabrics classify under Chapter 54, not staple fiber Chapter 55.

5514.21.00Same rate: 49.9%

If dyed or printed rather than unbleached/bleached

Coloration changes the processing category within the same heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester mixed with cotton, avoiding reclassification to 5513

Ensure weight documentation exceeds 170 g/m² with weave samples for customs inspection

Declare as unbleached/bleached only; dyed versions shift to 5514.21

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