Cotton-Polyester Duck Canvas Fabric from Japan
This is a heavy-duty woven duck fabric containing less than 85% polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, unbleached or bleached, meeting the 219 statistical note criteria for duck. It features a plain weave with the specified thread count and weight typical for duck fabrics in Chapter 55. Used for durable applications like bags and upholstery.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% artificial staple fibers; ensure documentation specifies unbleached/bleached state and duck (219) specs
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as 100% cotton under Chapter 52