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Heavyweight Dyed Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric

This heavyweight dyed cotton poplin fabric is a plain weave containing 88% cotton, weighing 130 g/m², and dyed in solid colours for shirt manufacturing. It is classified under tariff item 5208.32.00 as a dyed plain weave cotton fabric over 100 g/m².

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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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5208.52.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is printed rather than dyed

This subheading covers printed plain weave cotton fabrics weighing more than 100 g/m².

5209.32.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric weighs more than 200 g/m²

This heading covers woven cotton fabrics weighing more than 200 g/m².

5210.32.00Same rate: Free

If the cotton content is less than 85% by weight

This heading covers woven fabrics of cotton containing less than 85% cotton.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the poplin weave is truly plain weave, as poplin can sometimes be confused with twill

• The CBSA may verify the cotton percentage through testing; ensure your supplier provides accurate composition data

• Include the fabric's weight per square metre on all shipping documents

Related Products under Tariff item 5208.32.00

313 Thread Percale Sheet Fabric for Quilting

This is a dyed percale cotton sheeting fabric with a 313 thread count, plain weave, weighing 110 g/m² and containing over 85% cotton. It is classified under tariff item 5208.32.00 as a plain weave cotton fabric weighing more than 100 g/m², suitable for quilting applications.

Black Dyed Cotton Canvasette Fabric

This is a black dyed plain weave canvasette fabric with 89% cotton content and a weight of 160 g/m². It is classified under tariff item 5208.32.00 as a dyed plain weave cotton fabric weighing more than 100 g/m², with cotton content of 85% or more.

Black Poplin Cotton Fabric for Casual Shirts

This black poplin cotton fabric is a heavy plain weave broadcloth structure weighing 110 g/m² with 88% cotton content, used for casual shirts. It falls under tariff item 5208.32.00 as a dyed plain weave cotton fabric over 100 g/m².

Blue Dyed Cotton Bag Fabric

This is a blue dyed plain weave cotton fabric with 93% cotton content and a weight of 155 g/m². It falls under tariff item 5208.32.00 as a dyed plain weave cotton fabric weighing more than 100 g/m², with cotton content of 85% or more.

Certified Hand-Loomed 313 Cotton Sheeting

This is a hand-loomed cotton sheeting fabric with 313 threads per inch, dyed plain weave, weighing 120 g/m² and containing over 85% cotton. It is classified under tariff item 5208.32.00 as a plain weave cotton fabric weighing more than 100 g/m², made by cottage industry.

Certified Hand-Loomed Charcoal Grey Cotton Shirting

This is a charcoal grey dyed cotton shirting fabric with a plain weave construction, containing 89% cotton by weight and weighing 140 g/m². It falls under tariff item 5208.32.00 as a dyed plain weave cotton fabric weighing more than 100 g/m² but not more than 200 g/m², with cotton content of 85% or more.