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Heavyweight Dyed Cotton Duck Canvas Fabric from Japan

This is a dyed woven cotton fabric weighing over 200 g/m², classified as duck (219) due to its plain weave structure with equal yarn counts in warp and weft, typically around 10-12 oz per square yard. It meets HTS 5212.23.60.40 as 'other' dyed cotton fabrics not specified elsewhere in 5212. Used for durable applications like tents and upholstery.

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

• Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² via lab testing to avoid reclassification to lighter headings

• Provide mill test certificates confirming dyed plain weave cotton duck structure per subheading 219

• Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports; ensure origin complies with US notes