Industrial Poly-Cotton Dyed Duck Fabric from Japan
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 — 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
• 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