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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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