Heavyweight Printed Poly-Cotton Canvas from Mexico
A durable printed canvas fabric with 75% polyester staple and 25% cotton, over 170 g/m², ideal for tote bags and sails. Classified in HTS 5514.49.00.90 for printed, other woven fabrics of synthetic staple mixed mainly with cotton, exceeding weight threshold. Not square construction, distinguishing from sheeting.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document grammage with mill test reports; weights ≤170 g/m² reclassify to 5514.43.00
• Label as 'printed' only if color applied after weaving; otherwise, it's yarn-dyed under 5514.39
• Check for cotton content >15% to prevent shift to 100% synthetic staple in 5516