Heavy Textured Polyester Duck Fabric
This is a heavy, unbleached plain weave duck fabric made from 85% or more textured polyester filaments, weighing over 170 g/m². It is designed for use in tarpaulins and covers, where its durability and weight provide reliable protection. It falls under tariff item 5407.51.00 because it is a woven fabric of textured polyester filaments, unbleached, and exceeds the weight threshold specified for this classification.
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 |
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May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 5407510000; Equal To 5407510000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is dyed rather than unbleached or bleached
Dyed woven fabrics of textured polyester filaments are classified under a different tariff item within the same heading.
If the fabric contains less than 85% textured polyester filaments
Fabrics with a lower polyester content are classified under other woven fabric items in heading 54.07.
If the fabric is coated or laminated with plastics
Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, or covered with plastics are excluded from Section XI and fall under Chapter 39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric's weight exceeds 170 g/m² and that it contains 85% or more textured polyester filaments, as this determines classification under 5407.51.00
• Have technical specifications, such as weight per square metre and fibre composition, ready for CBSA officers
• If the fabric is coated or laminated with plastics, it may fall under Chapter 39 instead
Related Products under Tariff item 5407.51.00
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Bleached Polyester Square Construction Sheeting 619
This is a bleached sheeting fabric with square construction, made of 89% textured polyester at 152 g/m², with over 33 threads per centimetre. It is used for bedding and apparel interfaces, and meets the definition of bleached woven fabric.
Bleached Textured Polyester Broadcloth
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Bleached Textured Polyester Curtain Voile Fabric
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Bleached Textured Polyester Drill Fabric
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Bleached Textured Polyester Medical Gown Fabric
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