Heavyweight Dyed Cotton Canvas Fabric from Japan
This is a plain weave cotton fabric containing over 85% cotton by weight, dyed evenly throughout, and weighing 250 g/m², used for durable applications like bags and upholstery. It falls under HTS 5209.31.60 as a dyed plain weave cotton fabric exceeding 200 g/m², not specified elsewhere in the subheading. The heavy weight and high cotton content distinguish it from lighter or blended fabrics.
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 via lab testing (e.g
• ASTM D3776) to confirm >200 g/m² and provide documentation to CBP
• Include mill test certificates showing ≥85% cotton content and dyeing process to avoid reclassification as unbleached
• Label rolls with HTS code, weight, and composition; watch for quotas on raw cotton inputs affecting supply chains