Polyester-Cotton Printed Duck Canvas Tarp from China
Heavy-duty printed canvas tarp made from woven polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m², classified as duck fabric excluding plain weave under HTS 5514.43.0040 due to its specific construction and printing. Used for outdoor covers and protection.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Verify fiber content with lab tests to confirm <85% polyester mixed mainly with cotton
• Ensure weight documentation exceeds 170 g/m² and printing is clearly evident
• Avoid misclassification as plain weave by providing weave structure samples