UV-Resistant Polyester Duck for Outdoor Covers from China
UV-stabilized polyester staple duck (219) fabric, HTS 5515.19.00.35, plain weave >170 g/m² without cabled yarns excluding heavier sheeting. Used for boat covers; base fabric prior to any coating.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Disclose any additives like UV stabilizers do not constitute coating; maintain textile character
• Customs may require destructive testing for staple length vs filament
• Separate dyed ducks; may qualify for 5516 if yarn-dyed