Heavy Dyed Poly-Cotton Canvas Fabric from Japan
Canvas-style heavy plain weave fabric, dyed, polyester staple (<85%) mainly with cotton, >170 g/m². As 'other woven fabrics,' it qualifies for HTS 5514.23.00 in the dyed polyester staple cotton-mix group. Used in sails, awnings, and bags.
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
• Weigh samples in customs presence if disputed; canvas often challenges weight declarations
• Declare as greige if partially dyed to avoid higher duties—full dye certs needed
• Check for prohibited azo dyes in cotton-poly blends per REACH compliance