Printed Cotton Canvas Tote Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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