Overdyed Vintage Denim Fabric
Overdyed vintage denim fabric, originally woven as indigo warp and natural weft, now overdyed grey. The base construction remains a 100% cotton twill exceeding 200 g/m², and the overdyeing does not alter its essential character as denim. It is classified under this tariff item because it is a woven cotton fabric of yarns of different colours, warp-faced twill, weighing more than 200 g/m².
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 5209420000; Equal To 5209420000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is not warp-faced twill or does not meet the denim definition
Other woven cotton fabrics of yarns of different colours, weighing over 200 g/m², fall here.
If the fabric is printed rather than woven from coloured yarns
Printed woven cotton fabrics over 200 g/m² are classified separately.
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's weight exceeds 200 g/m² and that it is 85% or more cotton by weight
• Declare the fabric as 'denim' only if it meets the definition in Chapter Note 1 — warp yarns of one colour, weft yarns unbleached or lighter shade
• Keep mill specifications and weight certificates ready for CBSA verification
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