HS code for painting canvas
The U.S. HS code for painting canvas is usually 5901.90.40.00 (stretched), with a 4.1% general duty and an estimated total of 16.6% from China and 16.6% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 41.6% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stretched | 5901.90.40.00 | 4.1% | 16.6% |
- 5901.90.40.00: Other (229)
What decides the code
Prepared painting canvas is a textile fabric coated or stiffened for painting, classified under heading 5901, and the stretched form falls in 5901.90.40.00.
- Prepared painting canvas is classified in heading 5901 because the fabric is coated or stiffened for use as a painting surface.
- Stretched canvas on a frame is classified under 5901.90.40.00 as Other within heading 5901.
- Canvas that is not prepared for painting, such as plain untreated fabric, is not classified in heading 5901.
Common mistakes
- Classifying stretched painting canvas under 6307.90 as other made up textile articles is wrong because heading 5901 covers prepared painting canvas.
- Classifying prepared painting canvas under 5903 as plastic coated fabric is wrong because heading 5901 specifically names prepared painting canvas.
- Classifying stretched canvas under 4421 as other articles of wood is wrong because the essential character comes from the textile painting surface.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 16.6% = 4.1% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 41.6%.
- Vietnam
- 16.6% = 4.1% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 5901.90.40.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Stretched
- CN 5901 90 00, 6.5%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for painting canvas?
The U.S. HTS code for painting canvas is usually 5901.90.40.00 (stretched). The first six digits, 5901.90, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on painting canvas from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 5901.90.40.00 is 4.1%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 16.6% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 16.6%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.