Polyester-Cotton Printed Duck Canvas Tarp from Japan
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 — 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
• 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