Heavyweight Dyed Cotton Twill Canvas from Japan
This is a robust woven cotton fabric containing over 85% cotton by weight, exceeding 200 g/m², dyed evenly throughout, and featuring a classic twill weave. It falls under HTS 5209.39.0040 as a dyed twill weave fabric that is neither plain weave nor satin, distinguishing it from lighter or printed cotton fabrics in Chapter 52.
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 exceeds 200 g/m² via lab testing and provide mill test certificates to confirm >85% cotton content
• Ensure dyeing is uniform and documented; misclassification as printed (5208) is common—submit weave analysis
• Declare average yarn number per US Note (b) formulas to avoid audits on Chapter 52 woven fabrics