Abstract Art Printed Viscose-Cotton Broadcloth Art Fabric
Artist-grade broadcloth of 72% cotton and 28% viscose, weighing 235 g/m², with abstract prints. It is a woven fabric of cotton mixed mainly with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200 g/m², and is printed with a plain weave, so it falls under tariff item 5211.51.00.
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 are classified in Chapter 52 under cotton-only headings, not mixed with man-made fibres.
If the weave is other than plain weave
This subheading covers printed woven fabrics of cotton mixed with man-made fibres, over 200 g/m², with weaves other than plain.
If the man-made fibres predominate by weight over cotton
Under Section Note 2, if man-made fibres exceed cotton by weight, classification shifts to Chapter 55 for man-made fibre fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric's weight exceeds 200 g/m² and the cotton content is below 85% to qualify for this tariff item
• Provide a laboratory analysis or manufacturer's specification sheet to the CBSA confirming fibre composition and weight
• If the fabric is imported in rolls, declare it as woven fabric, not made up, to avoid reclassification
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