Heavy Duty Upholstery Cotton-Poly Duck from Japan
Dyed duck fabric (219) over 170 g/m², blending cotton and synthetic staples for furniture upholstery demanding abrasion resistance. Its structure aligns with statistical note definitions for duck. Under 5514.29.0030 for other dyed mixed weaves.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Certify abrasion resistance (e.g
• Wyzenbeek test) for upholstery claims; label fiber content per FTC rules
• Prevent duty escalation by confirming not over 85% synthetic
• Use bonded warehouses for just-in-time release