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#38 Unbleached Calico Fabric

Traditional unbleached calico fabric in plain weave, containing 93% cotton by weight and weighing 97 g/m². This lightweight, unbleached cotton textile falls under tariff item 5208.11.00 as a plain weave fabric weighing not more than 100 g/m², with cotton content of 85% or more.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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5208.12.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is bleached

Bleached plain weave cotton fabrics weighing not more than 100 g/m² fall under this sibling item.

5208.21.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is dyed a single uniform colour

Dyed plain weave cotton fabrics weighing not more than 100 g/m² are classified under this item.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the fabric is unbleached and in plain weave, with cotton content of 85% or more and weight not exceeding 100 g/m²

• Declare the exact weight per square meter and cotton percentage to avoid classification disputes

• Keep supplier documentation showing the fabric's construction and fiber content for CBSA verification

Related Products under Tariff item 5208.11.00

313 Thread Count Unbleached Cotton Sheeting

Unbleached plain weave cotton sheeting with 313 threads per square inch, yarn number 42, weighing 98 g/m², with cotton content exceeding 85%. This fabric is classified under tariff item 5208.11.00 as an unbleached plain weave cotton fabric not exceeding 100 g/m².

42 Count Unbleached Voile Fabric

Lightweight unbleached voile fabric with 87% cotton content, plain weave, weighing 85 g/m². This sheer, lightweight cotton textile is classified under tariff item 5208.11.00 as an unbleached plain weave fabric weighing not more than 100 g/m² and containing 85% or more cotton.

Basic Weave Number 35 Cotton Sheeting

Basic unbleached plain weave fabric with number 35 yarn, weighing 88 g/m², containing 89% cotton. This utility fabric is classified under tariff item 5208.11.00 as an unbleached plain weave cotton fabric not exceeding 100 g/m² with at least 85% cotton content.

Budget 40s Cotton Bedding Sheeting

Unbleached plain weave sheeting for bedding with a 40 yarn number, weighing 97 g/m², containing 87% cotton. This entry-level material is classified under tariff item 5208.11.00 as an unbleached plain weave cotton fabric not exceeding 100 g/m².

Coarse 8 oz Unbleached Cotton Canvas

Coarse unbleached cotton canvas in plain weave, weighing 96 g/m² and containing 92% cotton. Despite being called canvas, its lightweight nature and plain weave construction place it under tariff item 5208.11.00 for unbleached cotton fabrics weighing not more than 100 g/m².

Coarse Greige Batiste 85% Cotton

Coarse unbleached batiste fabric in plain weave, containing exactly 85% cotton and weighing 89 g/m². This lightweight, unbleached cotton textile meets the criteria for tariff item 5208.11.00, which covers plain weave fabrics weighing not more than 100 g/m² with 85% or more cotton.