Bleached Artificial Staple Fiber Duck Canvas Fabric

This is a heavy-weight, plain weave duck fabric made from artificial staple fibers like viscose, unbleached or bleached, weighing over 170 g/m² with a sturdy construction fitting the 'duck (219)' category in statistical note. It is commonly used for tarps, tents, and upholstery due to its durability and water resistance. Classified under 5516.91.0050 as woven fabric of artificial staple fibers, unbleached or bleached, specifically duck type.

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.

5512.91.00Higher: 49.9% vs 47%

If made from cotton or man-made filament yarns blended

Blends with cotton or filament change to Chapter 55 heading for mixed fabrics, not pure staple fiber.

5907.00.60.00Lower: 35% vs 47%

If coated or laminated with PVC or rubber

Coated fabrics shift to Chapter 59 for impregnated or laminated textile materials.

6307.90.98Lower: 24.5% vs 47%

If imported as finished tarpaulin or sail

Made-up articles like tarps are classified in Chapter 63, not as greige woven fabric.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight exceeds 170 g/m² and meets duck construction to avoid reclassification; provide lab tests for fiber content (85%+ artificial staple fibers); ensure no napping if claiming bleached status to match unbleached/bleached category

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Unbleached Viscose Duck Fabric for Awnings

Unbleached duck fabric woven from viscose staple fibers, featuring the robust 'duck (219)' weave structure ideal for heavy-duty applications like awnings and covers. It matches HTS 5516.91.0050 due to its artificial staple fiber composition and unbleached/bleached state without further processing.

Bleached Rayon Staple Duck Canvas for Upholstery

Bleached rayon (artificial staple fiber) duck fabric with the characteristic heavy plain weave (219), suitable for upholstery and marine covers. Falls under 5516.91.0050 as unbleached or bleached woven fabric of artificial staple fibers, duck type per statistical notes.

Heavy-Duty Acetate Staple Duck Fabric

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Viscose Duck Greige Fabric for Tent Material

Greige (unbleached) viscose staple duck fabric matching statistical note (219), ideal base for tent production. HTS 5516.91.0050 covers this unprocessed woven artificial staple fiber duck.

Bleached Modal Staple Fiber Duck Canvas

Modal (beech tree rayon) staple duck fabric, bleached, with robust (219) weave for sails and bags. Fits 5516.91.0050 as artificial staple fiber fabric, unbleached or bleached.

Unbleached Lyocell Duck Fabric for Industrial Covers

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