Poly-Cotton Heavyweight Unbleached Canvas from Japan
This unbleached woven fabric blends 70% cotton with 30% polyester, weighing 250 g/m², used for durable upholstery and bags. It falls under HTS 5211.19.00.90 as a heavy unbleached mixed cotton fabric other than plain weave or specific twills. The mixed composition with man-made fibers and weight over 200 g/m² distinguishes it from pure cotton fabrics.
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 fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% cotton mixed with man-made fibers; retain certificates for CBP review
• Measure fabric weight post-sizing removal using US note formulas to ensure >200 g/m² classification
• Avoid misclassification as bleached by providing proof of unbleached state; common pitfall is improper weave documentation