Cotton-Polyester Dyed Canvas Duck Fabric from Japan
A sturdy 65% cotton / 35% polyester blend canvas fabric, dyed solid black, weighing 280 g/m², used for tents and bags. Classified under HTS 5211.39.00.90 for its dyed plain weave, mixed fiber composition under 85% cotton, and weight exceeding 200 g/m². Not a specialty weave like satin, so 'other' category applies.
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
• Measure fabric weight after removing sizing per US note (b) to ensure accurate g/m² declaration
• Include commercial invoices specifying dye type (vat/reactive) and blend ratio to comply with textile regulations
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as 100% cotton, triggering higher duties or penalties