Heavyweight Unbleached Cotton Canvas Fabric from Japan
This is a sturdy woven cotton canvas fabric containing over 85% cotton by weight, weighing approximately 280 g/m², left in its natural unbleached state. It falls under HTS 5209.19.00.90 as an unbleached woven fabric exceeding 200 g/m², not specified as plain weave, twill, satin, or other special weaves. Commonly used for tents, sails, and heavy-duty bags due to its durability.
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 via lab testing to confirm classification; provide mill test certificates for cotton content >85%
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as lighter weight under 5209.11