Heavyweight Unbleached Cotton Canvas Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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