Heavyweight Cotton-Elastane Plaid Upholstery
A heavyweight plaid fabric weighing 235 g/m², composed of 74% cotton and 26% elastane, with a plaid pattern formed by yarns of different colours. It is classified under tariff item 5211.49.00 as an 'other fabric' of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% cotton by weight and mixed mainly with man-made fibres, weighing more than 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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric has a plain weave
Plain weave fabrics of cotton mixed mainly with man-made fibres, weighing over 200 g/m², of yarns of different colours, are classified under subheading 5211.41.
If the plaid pattern is printed
Printed fabrics of cotton containing less than 85% cotton and weighing over 200 g/m² fall under subheading 5211.51.
If the fabric is coated or laminated with plastics
Fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics are excluded from Section XI and classified in Chapter 59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the elastane is a man-made fibre and that the plaid pattern is created by yarns of different colours, not by printing
• The fabric must weigh over 200 g/m² and contain less than 85% cotton
• Document the elastane content and weave structure for CBSA
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