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
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 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