Industrial Poly-Cotton Dyed Duck Fabric from China
A durable dyed duck (plain over-under weave) fabric of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, >170 g/m². Falls under HTS 5514.23.00 for other dyed polyester staple cotton-mix fabrics exceeding weight threshold. Suited for tents, tarps, and bags.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Classify end-use in docs but note HTS is material-based; industrial vs retail doesn't change code
• Include tensile strength tests for heavy-duty claims during customs valuation