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Heavyweight Unbleached Cotton Canvas Fabric

This is a plain weave cotton canvas fabric containing over 85% cotton by weight, weighing 280 g/m², left in its natural unbleached state. It falls under HTS 5209.19.00 as an unbleached woven fabric of cotton exceeding 200 g/m² that does not qualify as specific types like denim or certified hand-loomed. Commonly used for tents, sails, and heavy-duty bags.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5209.11.00Same rate: 41.5%

If certified hand-loomed

Hand-loomed fabrics made on nonpower-driven looms with government certification shift to the specific hand-loomed subheading.

5211.19.00Higher: 42.7% vs 41.5%

If dyed or printed

Bleaching, dyeing, or printing processes move the fabric out of unbleached category into Chapter 52 dyed/printed headings.

5907.00Lower: 10% vs 41.5%

If coated or laminated with PVC

Application of PVC coating or lamination classifies it as textile fabrics coated with plastics rather than plain woven cotton.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² via lab testing and provide mill test certificates to confirm >85% cotton content

Include commercial invoice detailing unbleached state and weave type; avoid misclassification as lighter fabrics under 5208

Check for quantitative restrictions on raw cotton if fabric incorporates unprocessed fibers; declare accurately to prevent delays

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