Printed Poly-Cotton Duck Canvas Tote Bag Fabric from China

This heavy-duty printed fabric is made from a blend of less than 85% cotton mixed with polyester, weighing over 200 g/m² in a plain weave duck construction measuring 219 threads per square inch. It is specifically designed for manufacturing durable tote bags and is classified under HTS 5211.51.00.90 due to its printed finish, mixed fiber composition, weight, and weave type as defined in Chapter 52 notes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify exact fiber content via lab test to confirm <85% cotton; provide mill test certificate to avoid reclassification

Include documentation proving plain weave duck construction (219 threads/in²) and printed finish per subheading notes

Check for quantitative restrictions on cotton blends; common pitfall is incorrect weight declaration leading to audits