Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Canvas Bag Fabric from Japan
Heavy 240 g/m² canvas weave of 70% polyester staple and 30% cotton, unbleached for tote bags and backpacks. Falls under HTS 5514.19.10.90 as 'other' woven polyester staple fabrics mixed with cotton >170 g/m², unbleached. Provides strength and abrasion resistance for reusable packaging.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Submit construction specs confirming not square weave or printcloth per Chapter 55 notes to stay in 'other'
• Label rolls with exact weight and fiber ratio to avoid customs disputes on 170 g/m² threshold
• Avoid bundling with hardware; sets with components may classify under 6307 as made-up articles