Unbleached Poly-Cotton Duck Fabric 240 g/m² from Japan
Heavy unbleached duck fabric with 72% cotton and 28% polyester staple, 240 g/m². HTS 5514.19.90 covers this as other woven >170 g/m², <85% syn staple mainly with cotton, excluding twill/satin. Used for sails and covers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Distinguish from twill ducks by providing thread count and construction reports
• Industrial bulk shipments need end-use statements to avoid apparel fabric scrutiny
• Fiber origin docs for synthetics prevent GSP duty issues