Unbleached Cotton-Polyester Canvas Fabric from Japan
This heavy-weight plain weave fabric contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester, weighing 250 g/m², and is unbleached as imported. It falls under HTS 5211.11.00 due to its cotton content below 85%, mixed mainly with man-made fibers, over 200 g/m², unbleached, and plain weave construction. Commonly used for upholstery and tents.
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 fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% cotton and exact man-made fiber mix for accurate classification
• Provide weight certificates showing >200 g/m² and documentation proving unbleached state to avoid reclassification
• Check for quantitative restrictions on cotton content and ensure plain weave is predominant (excluding selvage)