Unbleached Polyester Canvas Fabric from China
This is an unbleached woven fabric made from 100% polyester filament yarn, weighing 220 g/m², used for heavy-duty applications like tents and tarps. It falls under HTS 5407.69.10.60 because it is unbleached, contains over 85% polyester filaments, and exceeds 170 g/m² as specified in the statistical notes for heavy woven fabrics. The plain weave construction meets the chapter's definitions for flat fabrics without exceeding twist limits.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight with lab testing certificates to confirm >170 g/m² compliance; provide mill test reports showing polyester filament content ≥85%
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as lighter fabric under 5407.61 if weight undocumented
• Ensure no dyeing or finishing to maintain unbleached status