Color-Printed Polyester Cotton Duck Blend from Japan
Printed duck fabric blending artificial staple polyester with cotton, printed with vibrant colors for upholstery. Meets duck (219) weave specs despite blend. HTS 5516.94.0050 applies to printed fabrics of artificial staple fibers, even mixed.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide precise fiber content breakdown (e.g
• 60% polyester staple, 40% cotton) via lab tests to confirm artificial fiber dominance
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 100% cotton; blends require accurate Chapter 55 classification
• Document printing method to prevent reclass to Chapter 59 for heavily treated surfaces