Polyester-Cotton Duck Workwear Fabric from Japan
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 — 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 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