Unbleached Heavy Cotton Canvas Fabric from Japan
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 — 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
• 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