Heavyweight Polyester Duck Fabric for Awnings from Japan
This polyester staple fiber duck fabric, noted as (219), is a robust plain weave material heavier than 170 g/m², not fitting poplin, broadcloth, or sheeting definitions per statistical notes. Ideal for outdoor awnings, it falls under HTS 5515.19.00.35 for other polyester staple fiber wovens.
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
• Include detailed technical specs like thread count and yarn number to distinguish from printcloth or cheesecloth exclusions
• Label rolls with HTS code and fiber content per FTC rules; mismatches lead to delays
• For bulk shipments, segregate from lighter synthetics to prevent averaging into lower-duty categories