Shirting Cotton Twill Fabric
> This is a premium 3-thread twill shirting fabric containing 91% cotton at 165 g/m², with heathered yarns of different colours for texture. It is ideal for men's shirts. It qualifies under tariff item 5208.43.00 as a 3-thread twill of yarns of different colours, with weight not exceeding 200 g/m² and cotton content above 85%.
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 5208430000; Equal To 5208430000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as finished men's or boys' shirts
Finished cotton shirts are classified under heading 6205.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Verify that the heathered yarns are of different colours, as defined in Section Subheading Note 1(g)
• Ensure the fabric is not made up; if it is cut into shirt panels, it may be classified under Chapter 62
• Provide a fabric specification sheet to support the classification
Related Products under Tariff item 5208.43.00
Casual Apparel Cotton Twill
> This is a lightweight woven cotton fabric containing 88% cotton by weight, weighing 198 g/m², constructed as a 4-thread twill with warp-faced structure. It uses yarns of different colours, which qualifies it under tariff item 5208.43.00 as a 3-thread or 4-thread twill of yarns of different colours. Its weight does not exceed 200 g/m², and it contains 85% or more cotton, meeting the heading requirements.
Cotton 4-Thread Twill Scarf Blank
> This product is a lightweight 4-thread twill fabric made of 87% cotton, weighing 150 g/m², with contrasting coloured yarns. It is presented as fabric in the piece, not made up, and is intended for cutting into scarf blanks. It meets the criteria for tariff item 5208.43.00 as a 3-thread or 4-thread twill of yarns of different colours, with cotton content above 85% and weight not exceeding 200 g/m².
Cotton Cross Twill Skirt Lining
> This is a fine 4-thread cross twill fabric weighing 195 g/m², made of 88% cotton, with multi-coloured yarns. It is used as lining in skirts and jackets. As a woven cotton fabric of yarns of different colours, weighing not more than 200 g/m², it falls under tariff item 5208.43.00. The cross twill construction is explicitly included in the item description.
Cotton Denim Shirt Fabric
> This lightweight woven cotton fabric is a classic 3-thread twill with yarns of different colours: the warp is dyed indigo and the weft is a lighter shade. It weighs 180 g/m² and contains over 85% cotton. It qualifies under tariff item 5208.43.00 as a 3-thread twill of yarns of different colours, not exceeding 200 g/m². Although it resembles denim, it does not meet the specific denim definition in Chapter Note 1 because it is not warp-faced with a 3-thread or 4-thread twill where the warp is of one colour and the weft is unbleached or lighter—here the weft is lighter but the warp is indigo, which is acceptable for 5208.43.
Everyday Cotton Twill Poplin Alternative
> This is a twill-structured cotton fabric containing 86% cotton, weighing 175 g/m², with different colour yarns in a 3-thread weave. It is designed as an alternative to poplin but with a twill construction. It falls under tariff item 5208.43.00 as a 3-thread twill of yarns of different colours, with weight not exceeding 200 g/m² and cotton content above 85%.
Fashion Cotton Cross Twill
> This is a stylish cross twill weave cotton fabric containing 89% cotton, weighing 190 g/m², using yarns of varied colours. It is designed for designer apparel such as blouses and vests. It meets the criteria for tariff item 5208.43.00 as a 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of yarns of different colours, with weight not exceeding 200 g/m².