Polyester-Cotton Plain Weave Duck Canvas Fabric from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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