Printed Cotton-Polyester Duck Canvas Fabric from Japan
This is a printed woven duck fabric containing less than 85% polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m² with a sturdy plain weave construction typical of duck (219). It falls under HTS 5516.44.0050 due to its printed finish and specific fiber blend. Commonly used for durable applications like upholstery and tents.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, as misdeclaration can lead to reclassification
• Provide weave specifications and weight documentation to prove 'duck (219)' status matching statistical note criteria
• Ensure printing is post-weave and not considered a coating, which could shift to Chapter 59