HS Code:
The 'Duck, except plain weave (219)' category, typically falling under HS Code 5209.12 or related codes for woven cotton fabrics, refers to a specific type of heavy, durable cotton fabric known as duck (or canvas) that is not woven in a plain weave pattern. This category includes fabrics often used in industrial applications, outdoor gear, and heavy-duty apparel due to their strength and durability. These fabrics are characterized by their tight weave and are commonly utilized in products like tents, tarpaulins, and workwear. Global trade in this category is driven by demand in construction, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors, with significant production in countries with strong textile industries.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $1.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and International Trade Centre (ITC)
$450 million USD
37.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$300 million USD
25.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$150 million USD
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$100 million USD
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$80 million USD
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
8.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
15% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like USMCA or EU-India FTA)
Rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly fabrics
Increased interest in organic cotton duck fabrics, pushing manufacturers to adopt greener production practices; slight increase in costs but higher market acceptance in Europe and North America
2021-2022
Growth in industrial and outdoor applications
Surge in demand for durable fabrics in construction and camping equipment sectors, particularly post-COVID as outdoor activities gained popularity
2020-2022
Shift towards automation in textile production
Reduction in production costs in countries like China and India, leading to more competitive pricing but also concerns over labor displacement
2019-2022
The European Union introduced stricter regulations on textile imports, requiring compliance with sustainability standards for dyeing and chemical use in duck fabrics.
March 2023
Potential increase in compliance costs for exporters from Asia, but also an opportunity for producers with established eco-friendly practices to gain market share.
A new phase of trade negotiations reduced tariffs on certain textile categories, including duck fabrics, as part of efforts to ease tensions between the two countries.
January 2023
Expected boost in Chinese exports to the US, potentially affecting domestic US producers and other competitors like India.
India launched a new rebate scheme under the RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) to enhance the competitiveness of its textile exports, including duck fabrics.
August 2022
Increased export volumes from India, strengthening its position as a key supplier in the global market.