Polyester-Cotton Duck Workwear Fabric from China
A dyed woven fabric made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m², classified as duck except plain weave due to its durable twill weave structure and heavy weight. It meets HTS 5514.23.0040 specifications for synthetic staple fiber blends under 85% synthetic content. Commonly used for industrial workwear like aprons and coveralls.
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 testing to confirm <85% polyester and exact weight >170 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill certificates and dye lot details for customs; ensure weave is documented as non-plain duck