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Painter's Drop Cloth Poly-Cotton Duck from Japan

Heavy dyed duck (219) canvas exceeding 170 g/m², mixed cotton-synthetic for drop cloths that withstand paint splatter and tears. The plain weave meets duck specs for absorbency and strength. Fits 5514.29.0030 as dyed other woven mixed fabric.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Declare absorbency properties if marketed as such; ensure no pre-treatment misdeclared as coating

• Common pitfall: incorrect weight declaration leading to lighter fabric rates

• Include origin certificates for preference programs