Printed Cotton-Poly Poplin Work Shirt Fabric
Heavy poplin of 70% cotton and 30% polyester, weighing 220 g/m², with a printed plaid pattern. It is a printed plain weave fabric of cotton mixed with man-made fibres, over 200 g/m², and is classified 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
Cotton-only fabrics over 200 g/m² are classified under heading 5209, not mixed with man-made fibres.
If the weave is other than plain weave
This subheading covers printed fabrics of cotton mixed with man-made fibres, over 200 g/m², with weaves other than plain.
If polyester predominates by weight over cotton
Section Note 2 requires classification by the predominant textile material, which would be polyester in Chapter 55.
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
• Confirm the fabric's weight and fibre composition with a laboratory test report for the CBSA
• If the fabric is imported for making work shirts, declare it as woven fabric, not as garments
• Keep records of the printing process to distinguish printed fabric from dyed fabric
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