Unbleached Cotton Sateen Apparel Interlining
Unbleached cotton sateen interlining fabric, containing 90% cotton by weight and weighing 170 g/m², with a glossy warp face that provides structural support for jackets and other garments. This fabric falls under tariff item 5208.19.00 as an unbleached woven cotton fabric of high cotton content and light weight, classified as 'other fabrics' within the subheading.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 5208190000; Equal To 5208190000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is a plain weave rather than sateen
Plain weave unbleached cotton fabrics of similar weight and cotton content are classified under this item.
If the fabric is impregnated, coated, or laminated with plastics
Section XI Note 1(h) excludes such fabrics from Chapter 52.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric is truly unbleached and not treated with any dye or finish that could change its classification
• Verify the cotton content exceeds 85% by weight and the weight does not exceed 200 g/m², as this determines eligibility for this tariff item
• Keep commercial invoices and test reports ready for CBSA verification
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