Printed Cotton Canvas Tote Bag Fabric from Japan

Heavyweight printed cotton canvas fabric weighing over 200 g/m², used for manufacturing durable tote bags and accessories. It falls under HTS 5212.25.60 as other printed woven cotton fabrics exceeding 200 g/m², distinct from apparel or specific denim classifications. The printing adds decorative patterns suitable for retail consumer products.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² with lab testing to confirm classification; provide grammage certificates

Include detailed printing process documentation to distinguish from unprinted fabrics under 5212.25.10

Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as apparel fabric, which shifts to Chapter 62 and higher duties