Unbleached 3-Thread Twill Cotton Canvas from Japan
This heavy unbleached cotton fabric features a 3-thread twill weave, containing over 85% cotton by weight and weighing more than 200 g/m². It is not napped, classifying it under HTS 5209.12.00.20 as an unbleached twill fabric of Chapter 52. Commonly used for durable applications like tents and upholstery.
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 and cotton content ≥85% via lab testing to confirm classification
• Provide mill test certificates documenting unbleached state and twill weave structure
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as printed (5208) which shifts to different duties