Printed Cotton Canvas Tote Fabric from Japan
Heavyweight printed cotton canvas fabric, 100% cotton weighing 280 g/m², used for manufacturing tote bags and upholstery. It falls under HTS 5209.59.00 as a printed woven cotton fabric exceeding 85% cotton content and over 200 g/m², not specified as denim, sateen, or other excluded types. The printing adds decorative patterns suitable for consumer goods.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² via lab testing and include certification in documentation to confirm classification
• Provide detailed yarn count and weave structure reports to avoid misclassification as lighter fabrics under 5208
• Ensure printing is permanent (not temporary dye) and label fiber content accurately per FTC rules to prevent CBP holds