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Indigo-Printed Cotton Sateen for Workwear

Indigo-printed cotton sateen fabric for workwear, containing over 85% cotton and weighing more than 200 g/m². The twill sateen weave with indigo printing does not meet the denim definition in Chapter Note 1, as it is not a warp-faced twill with contrasting weft yarns, so it falls under tariff item 5209.59.00.

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 fabric meets the denim definition (warp-faced twill, warp yarns one colour, weft yarns unbleached or lighter)

Denim has its own subheading and is excluded from 5209.59.

5209.31.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is dyed a solid colour rather than printed

Solid-colour dyed fabrics are classified under subheading 5209.31.

6210.40.10Same rate: Free

If the fabric is made up into workwear garments

Garments made from textile fabrics are classified in Chapter 62, not as fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the fabric is not classified as denim under Chapter Note 1 — if it has warp-faced twill construction with warp yarns of one colour and weft yarns unbleached or lighter, it belongs in 5209.42.00

• For workwear, verify the fabric is not coated or treated for flame resistance in a way that changes its classification

• Keep detailed specifications for CBSA to confirm the non-denim construction

Related Products under Tariff item 5209.59.00

Abstract Art Printed Cotton Sateen

An abstract printed heavy cotton sateen fabric intended for wall hangings, containing over 85% cotton and weighing more than 200 g/m². The abstract print and sateen weave place this fabric under tariff item 5209.59.00 as other printed cotton fabrics.

Animal Print Heavy Cotton Twill Sateen

A vibrant animal print on heavy cotton twill sateen fabric, containing over 85% cotton and weighing more than 200 g/m², intended for fashion bags. This printed non-denim sateen fabric is classified under tariff item 5209.59.00 as other printed cotton fabrics.

Artisan Discharge Printed Cotton Sateen Bedspread Fabric

A luxurious heavyweight cotton sateen fabric, containing 85% or more cotton by weight and exceeding 200 g/m², featuring intricate discharge-printed motifs designed for bedspreads. The discharge printing technique removes dye from specific areas to create detailed patterns, qualifying it as a printed fabric under tariff item 5209.59.00.

Camouflage Printed Cotton Twill Sateen Canvas

A robust camouflage-printed cotton fabric containing over 85% cotton and weighing more than 200 g/m², in a sateen twill weave for military or outdoor apparel. This printed non-denim sateen fabric is classified under tariff item 5209.59.00 as other printed cotton fabrics.

Custom Printed Cotton Sateen Banner Material

A heavy custom-printed cotton sateen fabric with a twill weave, containing over 85% cotton and weighing more than 200 g/m², intended for banners. This printed sateen fabric, other than denim, is classified under tariff item 5209.59.00 as other printed cotton fabrics.

Damask-Style Printed Cotton Sateen

A damask-effect printed heavy sateen cotton fabric, containing over 85% cotton and weighing more than 200 g/m². The damask-style print and sateen weave place this fabric under tariff item 5209.59.00 as other printed cotton fabrics.