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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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