Heavyweight Dyed Cotton Canvas Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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