Polyester-Cotton Duck Canvas Tarp from Japan
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 — 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
• 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