Polyester Blend Cotton Duck for Aprons from Japan
Heavy dyed non-plain weave duck fabric exceeding 170 g/m², polyester staple <85% mixed mainly cotton, HTS 5514.23.0040. Popular for manufacturing aprons and smocks.
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
• Provide construction specs (e.g
• 2/2 twill) to affirm 'except plain weave'
• For apparel fabic, ensure no made-up status