Cotton-Polyester Multi-Color Upholstery Fabric
A heavy plain weave upholstery fabric of 75% cotton and 25% polyester, weighing 250 g/m², with differently coloured yarns forming a textured plaid effect. This product meets the criteria for tariff item 5211.41.00: cotton content below 85%, mixed mainly with man-made fibres, weight over 200 g/m², plain weave, and yarns of different colours.
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 printed with a pattern rather than woven from coloured yarns.
Printed cotton fabrics with less than 85% cotton and over 200 g/m² fall under a different subheading.
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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 polyester is the predominant man-made fibre and that the cotton percentage is accurately documented
• The plaid effect must be achieved through yarns of different colours, not by printing
• Provide a sample or technical specification to CBSA if requested to confirm the plain weave
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