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Unbleached Heavy Cotton Canvas Fabric

This is a plain weave cotton fabric containing over 85% cotton by weight, weighing more than 200 g/m², and imported in its unbleached state. It falls under HTS 5209.11.00 due to its high cotton content, plain weave structure, and weight exceeding 200 g/m² without any bleaching process. Commonly used for tents, sails, and heavy-duty bags.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5209.21.00Higher: 42.7% vs 41.5%

If bleached during processing

Bleaching changes classification from unbleached (5209.11) to bleached plain weave fabrics under 5209.21.

5210.11Lower: 23.5% vs 41.5%

If less than 85% cotton

Fabrics with <85% cotton by weight shift to Chapter 52 heading 5210 for mixed cotton fabrics.

5208.11Lower: 20.5% vs 41.5%

If certified hand-loomed

Hand-loomed plain weave unbleached cotton qualifies for separate heading 5208 with specific certification requirements.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² via lab testing and provide mill test certificates to confirm >85% cotton content

Ensure no bleaching or coloration has occurred; include production process documentation to avoid reclassification