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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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