Heavyweight Dyed Cotton Canvas Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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; declare as 'other' to avoid denim subheading 5209.42 if not twill weave