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Polyester-Cotton Duck Canvas Fabric for Tents

This plain weave duck fabric, weighing over 170 g/m², is dyed and mixed mainly with polyester staple fibers and cotton, meeting the specifications for HTS 5514.21.00.90. It is commonly used for durable tent and awning materials due to its strength and weather resistance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+37.5%52.4%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%—14.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%—14.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5211.42.00Lower: 45.6% vs 52.4%

If cotton content exceeds 85% by weight

Higher cotton proportion shifts classification to Chapter 52 woven cotton fabrics.

5407.61.99Same rate: 52.4%

If made from synthetic filament yarns instead of staple fibers

Filament yarn fabrics fall under Chapter 54, not staple fiber Chapter 55.

5907.00.60.00Lower: 37.5% vs 52.4%

If coated or laminated with plastics for industrial use

Surface treatments like coating change it to impregnated or coated textile fabrics.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm less than 85% polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton

• Ensure weight documentation exceeds 170 g/m² and plain weave duck construction per statistical notes

• Provide dyeing certificates to avoid misclassification as undyed fabrics under 5514.19