Bleached Cotton Fire Hose Duck
This is a specialty bleached cotton twill duck fabric designed for fire hose linings, containing over 85% cotton and weighing 305 g/m². It features a 4-thread twill weave that is not napped, with high tenacity for safety applications. It is classified under tariff item 5209.22.00 as a bleached 3-thread or 4-thread twill fabric.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric meets the denim definition with yarns of different colours
Denim fabrics are classified under subheading 5209.42 when they meet Chapter Note 1.
If the fabric is made into fire hose or similar tubing
Textile hosepiping and similar tubing are classified in Chapter 59.
If the fabric is of yarns of different colours but not denim
Other woven fabrics of yarns of different colours fall under subheading 5209.49.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the fabric's tenacity meets the 'high tenacity yarn' definition in Section XI Note 6 if claiming any preferential treatment
• Provide the CBSA with technical specifications, including weight and fibre content, to support classification
• Note that fire hose duck may be subject to additional standards if used in safety equipment
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