Unbleached Polyester Canvas Fabric from China

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.

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 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