Heavyweight Dyed Cotton Canvas Fabric from Japan
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.
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 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