Mixed Fiber Dyed Sailcloth Duck Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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