Heavyweight Unbleached Cotton Canvas Fabric from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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