Cotton-Spandex Blend Check Fabric
A durable plain weave fabric composed of 82% cotton and 18% spandex, featuring a checkered pattern from yarns of different colours. Weighing 180 g/m², it is classified under tariff item 5210.41.00 as a cotton fabric containing less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly with man-made fibres, and not exceeding 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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is denim, i.e., a 3-thread or 4-thread twill warp-faced fabric
Denim fabrics are specifically classified under subheading 5209.42.00 when they meet the definition in Chapter Note 1.
If the fabric is denim and weighs more than 200 g/m²
This subheading covers denim fabrics of similar composition but heavier weight.
If the fabric is impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics
Textile fabrics treated with plastics are classified in Chapter 59.
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
• Spandex is considered an elastomeric yarn and a man-made fibre; ensure the cotton content is below 85% and the weight is within the limit
• The CBSA may request a sample to verify the spandex content
• If the fabric is for casual blouses, verify that it meets Canadian textile labelling requirements for fibre content
Related Products under Tariff item 5210.41.00
Acrylic-Cotton Percale #95
A crisp percale fabric blending 72% cotton with 28% acrylic, woven in a plain weave with multi-coloured yarns. Weighing 150 g/m², it falls under tariff item 5210.41.00 as a cotton fabric mixed with man-made fibres, containing less than 85% cotton and not exceeding 200 g/m².
Assorted Color Yarn Cotton-Lycra Apparel Fabric
> A lightweight plain weave apparel fabric blending 80% cotton, 18% polyester, and 2% lycra, weighing 195 g/m². The assorted colored yarns create a multi-color effect, and the fabric is intended for garments. It falls under tariff item 5210.41.00 because it is a cotton fabric with less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly with man-made fibres, weighing not more than 200 g/m², and is of plain weave with yarns of different colours.
Blended Fiber Gingham Tablecloth Material
A classic gingham check fabric made from a blend of 70% cotton and 30% acrylic fibres, woven in a plain weave with yarns of different colours. Weighing 195 g/m², it falls under tariff item 5210.41.00 as a cotton fabric containing less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly with man-made fibres, and not exceeding 200 g/m².
Blended Tattersall Check Fabric
A tattersall check fabric woven from 80% cotton and 20% polyester, featuring a plain weave and yarns of different colours. With a weight of 155 g/m², it is classified under tariff item 5210.41.00 as a cotton fabric with less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly with man-made fibres, and weighing not more than 200 g/m².
Checkered Pattern Cotton-MMF Lightweight Canvas
> A checkered pattern canvas fabric weighing 175 g/m², made of 72% cotton and 28% acrylic, with yarns of different colours in a plain weave. This fabric is lightweight and intended for apparel or light-duty use. It qualifies for tariff item 5210.41.00 because it is a cotton fabric with less than 85% cotton, mixed with man-made fibres, weighs not more than 200 g/m², and is plain weave with yarns of different colours.
Coarse Yarn Poly-Cotton Multi-Color Drapery
> A plain weave drapery fabric weighing 192 g/m², made of 73% cotton and 27% polyester, with coarse yarns of different colours. The fabric is intended for drapery use, but its construction fits the tariff item. It falls under 5210.41.00 because it is a cotton fabric with less than 85% cotton, mixed with man-made fibres, weighs not more than 200 g/m², and is plain weave with yarns of different colours.