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Cotton Madras Plaid Upholstery Fabric from Japan

A robust plain-weave fabric containing over 85% cotton, weighing 230 g/m², with yarns of different colours creating a classic madras plaid pattern. It is used for upholstery. This fabric falls under tariff item 5209.41.00 because it is a woven cotton fabric with 85% or more cotton by weight, weighing more than 200 g/m², and made of yarns of different colours in a plain weave.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

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Import Tips

• Confirm the fabric's cotton content is at least 85% by weight and that the weight exceeds 200 g/m² to qualify for this tariff item

• Maintain clear documentation of the fabric's composition and weave pattern for CBSA inspection

• Consider consulting the Customs Tariff schedule to determine if a lower duty rate applies under a free trade agreement