Printed Cotton Canvas Tote Bag Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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