Heavyweight Unbleached Cotton Canvas Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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