Unbleached Polyester Canvas Fabric

A heavy-duty unbleached woven fabric made from 100% polyester filament yarns, weighing 220 g/m², used for tents and outdoor gear. It falls under HTS 5407.71.00.60 as an unbleached woven fabric of synthetic filaments exceeding 170 g/m² with over 85% synthetic content. The plain weave construction meets chapter 54 specifications for heavy-weight fabrics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If weighing not more than 170 g/m²

Lighter synthetic filament fabrics shift to 5407.61 headings based on weight threshold in statistical notes.

5407.52Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If dyed or printed

Dyeing or printing moves the fabric out of unbleached/bleached category into dyed subheadings.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 49.9%

If coated with PVC for waterproofing

Textile fabrics coated with plastics for reinforcement fall under Chapter 59 as coated textiles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight exceeds 170 g/m² with lab testing to confirm classification; ensure documentation proves 85%+ synthetic filament content

Avoid misdeclaration as lighter fabrics under 5407.52 to prevent penalties

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