Kapok-Cotton-Polyester Bag Fabric
This sturdy woven fabric blends kapok (a vegetable fibre from seed pods) with cotton and polyester for use in reusable shopping bags. It is classified under tariff item 5311.00.00 as a woven fabric of other vegetable textile fibres. The fabric is strong and suitable for carryalls.
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 polyester component predominates by weight
The fabric would be classified as a woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres.
If the fabric is made up into shopping bags
Made-up bags are classified in Chapter 42, not Chapter 53.
If the fabric is coated or laminated with plastics
Section XI Note 1(h) excludes such fabrics from Chapter 53.
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 that the kapok fibre is not excluded by Section XI Note 1(c), which excludes cotton linters or other vegetable materials of Chapter 14
• Provide the CBSA with a fibre composition analysis
• Check if the fabric is sold in the piece or as made-up bags, as this affects classification
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