Heavyweight Printed Cotton Twill Canvas from Japan

This is a printed woven cotton fabric containing over 85% cotton by weight, weighing 250 g/m², featuring a twill weave pattern. It falls under HTS 5209.59.00.40 as it is a printed twill weave fabric exceeding 200 g/m², not classified as denim or other specified types. Commonly used for durable upholstery or bags.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

18.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² and cotton content ≥85% via lab testing to confirm classification

Provide weave structure documentation (twill/satin) and printing method to avoid misclassification as unprinted under 5209.51

Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports; ensure origin certificates for non-WTO countries