Heavyweight Dyed Cotton Canvas Fabric

This is a dyed woven cotton fabric containing over 85% cotton by weight, weighing 250 g/m², used for making tents and sails. It falls under HTS 5209.39.00.90 as it is a dyed plain weave fabric exceeding 200 g/m², not specifically denim or other excluded types. The heavy weight and high cotton content distinguish it from lighter fabrics in other subheadings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.4%+35.0%43.4%
🇲🇽Mexico8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇨🇦Canada8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇩🇪Germany8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇯🇵Japan8.4%+10.0%18.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

5209.31Lower: 18.4% vs 43.4%

If plain weave

Plain weave fabrics, even dyed and heavy, are classified separately under 5209.31, while this code covers other weaves like twill or sateen.

5210.39Lower: 22.4% vs 43.4%

If cotton content <85% due to blends

Fabrics with less than 85% cotton shift to Chapter 52 heading 5210 for mixed fabrics.

5208.39Lower: 22.5% vs 43.4%

If unbleached or not dyed

Undyed or bleached versions of the same heavy fabric fall under 5208 as non-dyed plain cotton weaves.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² via lab testing and include test reports in documentation to confirm classification

Provide dyeing process details and fiber content certificates showing ≥85% cotton to avoid reclassification to lighter fabrics

Check for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports from non-WTO countries and ensure proper country-of-origin labeling