Poly-Cotton Denim Fabric for Jeans
>- This is a woven denim fabric weighing 320 g/m², composed of 80% cotton and 20% polyester. It features a 3-thread twill weave with coloured warp yarns and lighter weft yarns, meeting the denim definition. With less than 85% cotton and a man-made fibre mix, it is classified under 5211.42.00.
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 >- If the cotton content is 85% or more, removing the polyester blend.
>- Pure cotton denim falls under this heading instead of 5211.
If >- If the fabric does not meet the denim weave definition (e.g., if it is a 2-thread twill).
>- This subheading covers other yarns of different colours fabrics in the same weight range.
If >- If the polyester content exceeds the cotton content, making the fabric predominantly man-made.
>- This heading covers woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres mixed with cotton.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• >- The fabric's weight of 320 g/m² falls within the 200-360 g/m² range for this subheading; ensure the weight is accurately declared on the commercial invoice
• The 3-thread twill weave must be clearly described, as CBSA may verify the weave structure
• If the fabric is intended for jeans, ensure it is not cut into garment panels, which would make it "made up" and exclude it from Chapter 52
Related Products under Tariff item 5211.42.00
Blue Cotton-Polyester Denim Fabric
This woven denim fabric is composed of 80% cotton and 20% polyester, with a 3-thread twill weave featuring blue warp yarns and lighter weft yarns, weighing 320 g/m². It qualifies under tariff item 5211.42.00 as it contains less than 85% cotton, is mixed mainly with man-made fibres, and meets the denim definition of yarns of different colours.
Blue Poly-Cotton Denim Canvas 14 oz
This blue poly-cotton denim canvas weighs approximately 475 g/m² and blends 70% cotton with 30% polyester, featuring a warp-faced twill weave with uniform blue warp yarns and dyed lighter weft yarns. It is classified under tariff item 5211.42.00 as it contains less than 85% cotton, is mixed mainly with man-made fibres, and meets the denim definition of yarns of different colours.
Blue Stretch Denim Fabric with Spandex Blend
This stretch denim fabric blends 78% cotton, 20% polyester, and 2% spandex, featuring a blue warp-faced twill with dyed weft yarns and weighing 340 g/m². It is classified under tariff item 5211.42.00 because it contains less than 85% cotton, is mixed mainly with man-made fibres, and meets the denim definition of yarns of different colours.
Brushed Denim Poly-Cotton Twill
>- This is a brushed denim fabric weighing 300 g/m², composed of 79% cotton and 21% polyester. It is a warp-faced twill with a lighter weft shade, meeting the denim definition of yarns of different colours. The brushing process does not alter its classification as a woven cotton fabric with less than 85% cotton, so it falls under 5211.42.00.
Bull Denim Workwear Fabric
This is a heavy-duty bull denim fabric woven from 68% cotton and 32% nylon, weighing 18 oz (about 610 g/m²). It features a 3-thread twill construction with warp yarns of one colour and weft yarns of a lighter shade, meeting the definition of denim for tariff item 5211.42.00. The high nylon content provides abrasion resistance, making it suitable for industrial workwear.
Comfort Stretch Denim Twill
This comfort stretch denim twill is a 10 oz (about 340 g/m²) fabric made of 73% cotton, 24% polyester, and 3% spandex. It is woven in a 4-thread twill construction with warp yarns of one colour and weft yarns of a lighter shade, qualifying as denim under tariff item 5211.42.00. The spandex content provides stretch for everyday jeans.