Short-Staple Combed Cotton Preparations from Germany
Short-staple combed cotton preparations are cotton fibers that have been combed to remove short fibers and impurities, aligning them for spinning, but they have not yet been spun into yarn. This processing prepares them for use in medium-count yarns for everyday textiles such as apparel and home furnishings. They fall under tariff item 5203.00.00 because they are cotton that is carded or combed, as defined in the Customs Tariff of Canada.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the cotton fibers are not spun into yarn, as that would change the tariff classification
• Verify the staple length and processing details in your commercial invoice to support the classification
• Be prepared to provide a laboratory analysis if requested by the CBSA to confirm the fiber is cotton