Bleached Poly-Cotton Duck Awning Fabric from Japan
Bleached duck fabric of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, over 170 g/m², non-plain weave, ideal for awnings under HTS 5514.19.10.40. Its robust structure resists tearing in commercial shading applications.
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 bleaching process certificates to qualify under unbleached/bleached subheading
• Measure and certify fabric weight per square meter to exceed 170 g/m² threshold
• Watch for reclassification if dyed, as that moves to colored fabric subheadings