Polyester Staple Duck Canvas for Truck Tarps from Germany
Durable duck fabric from polyester staple fibers, specified as (219) in HTS 5515.19.00.35, features tight plain weave not qualifying as cheesecloth (≤33 ends/picks per cm²) or sheeting (square construction). Used for truck tarps due to its strength and weather resistance.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Request supplier certificates confirming average yarn number >26 for heavier ducks to avoid broadcloth misclassification
• Comply with CBP weave analysis requirements; provide samples if challenged on duck status
• Watch for blending with cotton exceeding 15%; pushes to cotton headings in Chapter 52