Unbleached Heavy Twill Alternative Plain Weave Cotton
A heavy cotton fabric engineered as plain weave (not twill) with over 85% cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m², unbleached. Used for industrial belting, this fabric qualifies under tariff item 5209.11.00 due to its plain weave specificity, excluding twill combinations.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is actually twill
Twill weave fabrics are classified under a different subheading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric is indeed plain weave, not twill, as the name suggests an alternative
• Verify the weight and cotton content
• Provide weave analysis documentation to CBSA for classification confirmation
Related Products under Tariff item 5209.11.00
Coarse Unbleached Cotton Backing Fabric
A coarse, heavy plain weave cotton fabric exceeding 85% cotton by weight and weighing more than 200 g/m², imported in an unbleached state. Used as a backing for rugs and carpets, this fabric meets the criteria for tariff item 5209.11.00 as a plain weave unbleached cotton fabric.
Coarse Unbleached Crash Cotton Fabric
A crash fabric with an irregular plain weave, containing over 85% cotton and weighing more than 200 g/m², imported unbleached. The natural colour and heavy weight make it suitable for upholstery and craft applications, aligning with the tariff item for plain weave unbleached cotton fabrics.
Heavy Unbleached Monk's Cloth Cotton
A heavy monk's cloth with a loose plain weave, made of over 85% cotton and weighing more than 200 g/m², unbleached. This fabric is used for craft and industrial textiles, and its plain weave and unbleached state qualify it under tariff item 5209.11.00.
Heavyweight Unbleached Poplin Cotton Fabric
A heavyweight poplin cotton fabric with a plain weave, containing over 85% cotton and weighing more than 200 g/m², unbleached. The poplin's characteristic fine crosswise rib does not alter its plain weave classification, making it suitable for work aprons and protective coverings under tariff item 5209.11.00.
Industrial Unbleached Cotton Drill Fabric
An industrial cotton drill fabric with a plain weave, exceeding 85% cotton content and weighing over 200 g/m², unbleached. Despite the name 'drill', the plain weave construction qualifies it under tariff item 5209.11.00, and it is used for machinery covers and industrial applications.
Natural State Heavy Cotton Plain Weave Roll
A generic heavy unbleached plain cotton fabric roll containing over 85% cotton and weighing more than 200 g/m². This standard classification applies to plain weave unbleached cotton fabrics, making it eligible for tariff item 5209.11.00.