Mixed Fiber Dyed Sailcloth Duck Fabric

Dyed woven duck fabric from artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton (<85% synthetic), designed for sailcloth with high tear strength plain weave fitting 'duck (219)' definition (not napped, balanced construction >170 g/m²). Excludes lighter fabrics like printcloth. Used in marine sails and awnings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+35.0%47%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5512.19.00Higher: 48.6% vs 47%

If containing 85% or more artificial staple fibers

Higher synthetic content moves it to 5512 for predominantly artificial staple fiber fabrics, not mixed mainly with cotton.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 47%

If made with synthetic filament yarns instead of staple

Filament-based weaves fall under Chapter 54, differentiated by yarn type (staple vs filament).

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 47%

If treated with textile flock or imitation leather finish

Surface treatments like flocking classify under Chapter 59 as imitation leathers, altering textile base status.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct independent fiber analysis if blend is close to 85% threshold to prevent reclassification

Include mill test certificates for dye fastness and fabric weight to support duck classification claims

Beware of square construction pitfalls; non-square weaves may shift to sheeting if >33 ends/picks

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