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Printed Acrylic Duck Fabric for Awnings from Japan

Heavy-duty printed duck weave fabric from acrylic staple fibers, meeting the 219 duck criteria with high tenacity for outdoor awnings. The printed designs include weather-resistant patterns. Falls under HTS 5516.94.0050 as printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers specified as duck.

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

• Ensure compliance with colorfastness standards for printed fabrics; retain dye and print certifications

• Declare exact yarn count and construction to match 'duck' definition, avoiding pitfalls with sheeting misclassification

• For awning use, note end-use but classify by fiber and weave, not application