Heavyweight Dyed Cotton Canvas Fabric

This is a durable woven cotton fabric containing over 85% cotton by weight, dyed evenly throughout, and weighing 280 g/m², used for tents, sails, and upholstery. It falls under HTS 5209.39.00 as a dyed woven cotton fabric exceeding 200 g/m² that does not qualify as specific types like denim or cheesecloth. The heavy weight and high cotton content distinguish it from lighter or blended fabrics.

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 not dyed, in the piece

Undyed plain weave fabrics over 200 g/m² shift to subheading 5209.31.00, excluding any color application.

5210.21Lower: 22.5% vs 43.4%

If cotton content is 65-85% by weight

Blended fabrics with less than 85% cotton move to Chapter 52 heading 5210 for mixed textile compositions.

5907.00Lower: 10% vs 43.4%

If coated or laminated with polyurethane for waterproofing

Surface-treated fabrics for specific uses like tarpaulins are reclassified under Chapter 59 as impregnated or coated textiles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

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; declare as 'other' to avoid denim subheading 5209.42 if not twill weave