Wax Impregnated Cotton Duck Fabric from Japan
Heavy cotton duck cloth impregnated with paraffin wax for water repellency, used in traditional sails and bags. Classified in 5907.00.80 as other impregnated textile, distinct from modern plastic coatings.
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
• Lab verification of wax content prevents reclass to plain Chapter 52 fabrics
• Specify impregnation penetrates fabric, visible effect without color change
• Document historical/traditional use to support 'other' non-specialized coating