Unbleached Poly-Cotton Canvas Workwear Fabric from Japan
This heavy unbleached woven fabric contains 65% cotton mixed with 35% polyester, weighing 280 g/m², used for durable workwear like jackets and pants. It falls under HTS 5211.19.00 as an unbleached fabric with less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly with man-made fibers, exceeding 200 g/m². The unbleached state means no dyeing or finishing processes have been applied.
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 testing to confirm <85% cotton and exact man-made blend for accurate classification
• Provide weight documentation (g/m²) from manufacturer; ensure >200 g/m² to avoid lighter fabric subheadings
• Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as 100% cotton (5209) by including detailed composition certificates