Wool-Blend Bleached Combed Cotton Canvas from Japan
This heavy-weight woven fabric exceeds 200 g/m² and contains 40% wool blended with 60% combed cotton, bleached for a clean white finish. It falls under HTS 5212.22.10.20 due to its high wool content, combed cotton base, bleaching, and weight exceeding 200 g/m² as specified in Chapter 52 notes. Primarily used for durable upholstery in furniture.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify exact wool content via lab testing as per Chapter 52 notes; must be ≥36% by weight to qualify
• Provide bleaching certification and combed cotton proof to avoid reclassification to plain cotton fabrics
• Watch for quota restrictions on cotton components; ensure documentation shows compliance with US notes