Bleached Cotton Sailcloth
A robust, bleached woven cotton fabric exceeding 200 g/m², engineered for use in boat sails and marine covers. Its high tensile strength and bleached finish place it under tariff item 5212.22.00 as an 'other woven fabric of cotton'.
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
Printed heavy cotton fabrics are classified under heading 5209.
If the fabric is coated or impregnated for marine use
Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances are classified in heading 59.01.
If the sailcloth is made up into finished sails
Made-up textile articles fall under Chapter 63.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the sailcloth is bleached and exceeds 200 g/m²; unbleached or dyed versions fall under other headings
• If the sailcloth is cut to shape or has finished edges, it may be considered 'made up' and classified under Chapter 63
• Prepare documentation on tensile strength if the CBSA questions the industrial standard
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