Unbleached Heavy Cotton Canvas Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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