Canvas Sandbags from Japan
Durable cotton canvas sacks filled with sand for flood control and construction site stabilization. HTS 6305.90.00.00 covers these as packing sacks of other textiles like cotton duck fabric.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify fabric weight (e.g
• 12 oz canvas) and construction method in entry docs to distinguish from lighter apparel fabrics
• Include safety certifications for heavy-duty use if marketed for emergency response
• Avoid empty bag labeling as 'for retail sale' to prevent shift to Chapter 63 other articles