Polyester-Viscose Duck Sailcloth Material from Japan
Woven duck (219) fabric from polyester staple fibers predominantly mixed with viscose rayon staple fibers, offering UV resistance and flexibility for sailmaking. Classified in HTS 5515.11.00.35 for its 'other' duck properties within polyester-viscose blends, adhering to Chapter 55 notes excluding square construction sheeting or low-end cheesecloth.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit detailed construction specs (ends/picks per cm, yarn number) to match duck (219) and avoid printcloth misclassification under note (c)
• Conduct fiber blend analysis for customs, as 'mainly or solely' with viscose requires polyester >50% typically
• Watch for bulk vs retail packaging; sets with hardware may classify as articles under Chapter 63