Bleached Cotton-Manmade Broadcloth for Linings
This is a bleached cotton-manmade broadcloth fabric used for garment linings. It contains 70% cotton and 30% man-made fibres, has a plain weave, and weighs less than 200 g/m², meeting the criteria for tariff item 5210.21.00.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cotton content is 85% or more by weight
Fabrics with 85% or more cotton fall under Chapter 52 heading 5208, which covers cotton woven fabrics weighing not more than 200 g/m².
If the fabric is printed instead of bleached
Printed plain weave cotton fabrics with less than 85% cotton and man-made fibres are classified under the printed subheading.
If the fabric contains more man-made fibre than cotton by weight
When man-made fibres predominate by weight, the fabric is classified in Chapter 55 for man-made fibre woven fabrics.
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 and cotton content are clearly documented on the commercial invoice
• Declare the fibre composition accurately, as the CBSA may request laboratory analysis to verify the cotton percentage and man-made fibre content
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