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Cotton Drill Fabric Multi-Color

Heavy cotton drill fabric with over 85% cotton content, exceeding 200 g/m², woven with yarns of different colors for tents and awnings. The twill weave does not meet the denim definition, so it falls under 'other fabrics' in tariff item 5209.49.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5209.42.00Same rate: Free

If the drill fabric meets the denim definition (3-thread or 4-thread twill with specific color requirements).

Denim is specifically defined and classified under a separate subheading.

5209.32.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is dyed a single color rather than woven with yarns of different colors.

Dyed fabrics are classified based on the dyeing process, not yarn color variation.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document the weave structure (drill twill) and confirm it does not meet the denim definition in Chapter 52 Note 1

• Provide weight and cotton content certificates to the CBSA

• Ensure yarn colors are clearly specified as different colors, not just shades of the same color

Related Products under Tariff item 5209.49.00

Cotton Canvas Drop Cloth Fabric

Heavy cotton canvas drop cloth fabric, containing over 85% cotton by weight and exceeding 200 g/m², woven with yarns of different colors. The plain weave construction qualifies as 'other fabrics' under tariff item 5209.49.00, as it does not meet the specific denim definition.

Cotton Duck Multi-Color Workwear Fabric

Durable cotton duck fabric with over 85% cotton content, exceeding 200 g/m², incorporating yarns of different colors for work pants and jackets. The plain weave construction qualifies as 'other fabrics' under tariff item 5209.49.00, as it is not denim.

Cotton Military Fatigues Fabric

Heavy cotton fabric with over 85% cotton content, exceeding 200 g/m², woven with different colored yarns for camouflage fatigues. The non-printed, multi-color construction qualifies as 'other fabrics' under tariff item 5209.49.00, as it does not meet denim specifications.

Cotton Oxford Multi-Color Casual Fabric

Heavy oxford weave cotton fabric with over 85% cotton content, weighing more than 200 g/m², using yarns of different colors for casual button-down shirts and jackets. The non-denim construction qualifies as 'other fabrics' under tariff item 5209.49.00.

Cotton Sergeant Stripe Fabric

Heavy cotton serge fabric with over 85% cotton content, exceeding 200 g/m², with alternating different colored yarns creating military-style stripes for uniforms. The non-denim twill qualifies as 'other fabrics' under tariff item 5209.49.00.

Heavy Cotton Basketweave Multi-Color Fabric

Basketweave cotton fabric with at least 85% cotton by weight, exceeding 200 g/m², featuring different colored yarns for tablecloths and drapery. The weave combination qualifies as 'other fabrics' under tariff item 5209.49.00, as it is not exclusively twill or denim.