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Heavyweight Printed Cotton-Poly Duck Canvas Fabric

This is a printed woven duck fabric made from a blend of synthetic staple fibers (less than 85%) mixed mainly with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m², classified under HTS 5514.49.0030 due to its duck construction (219 threads per square inch) and printed surface. It meets the criteria for 'duck' as a durable, plain weave fabric used in heavy-duty applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+37.5%46%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5211.49.00Lower: 45.6% vs 46%

If containing 85% or more cotton by weight

Shifts to Chapter 52 for cotton fabrics exceeding 85% cotton threshold, even if same weight and weave.

5514.42.00Higher: 52.4% vs 46%

If yarn-dyed instead of printed

Yarn-dyed (colored in the yarn) fabrics classify under the dyed subheading, separate from printed surface treatments.

5907.00.60Lower: 37.5% vs 46%

If coated or laminated with PVC or similar

Coated textile fabrics move to Chapter 59, regardless of fiber blend or weave type.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, as blends affect classification

• Provide weave density documentation (219 threads/in²) and weight certificates to prove 'duck' status and avoid reclassification to plain 'other' fabrics

• Ensure printing is surface-applied, not yarn-dyed, to stay in the printed subheading; common pitfall is mislabeling dyed fabrics