Dyed Polyester-Cotton Blend Duck Fabric from China
Dyed duck weave fabric primarily of polyester staple fibers with minor cotton, but classified as artificial staple due to composition under Chapter 55 rules. Its 'duck (219)' durability suits tarps; HTS 5516.92.0050 applies as not predominantly cotton.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide detailed fiber analysis reports; blends over 50% cotton risk reclassification
• Declare exact weave specs matching statistical note exclusions for poplin/broadcloth
• Use correct country-of-origin marking for blends to avoid penalties