Polyester-Cotton Duck Canvas Tarp from China
A heavy-duty woven tarp made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m², classified as duck fabric except plain weave under HTS 5514.19.10.40. This fabric's durable, twill-like weave provides strength for outdoor coverings, distinguishing it from lighter or plain weave alternatives.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton
• Provide weave structure documentation proving non-plain weave duck construction exceeding 170 g/m²
• Avoid misclassification as plain weave by including mill specifications on yarn count and weight