Broadcloth Poly-Cotton Blend for Uniforms
A bleached plain weave broadcloth composed of 72% polyester staple fibres mixed solely with cotton, weighing 145 g/m². The non-square construction meets the broadcloth definition in Chapter 55, and the fabric is classified under 5513.11.00 as a lightweight woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres.
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 fabric is of yarns of different colours
Fabrics with yarns of different colours are classified under this alternative.
If the fabric is dyed and of polyester staple fibres, plain weave
Dyed plain weave fabrics fall under this item.
If the fabric weight exceeds 170 g/m² and is dyed
Heavier dyed fabrics are covered under heading 55.14.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the polyester staple fibre content is below 85% by weight and that cotton is the only other textile fibre
• Provide a laboratory test report confirming fibre composition and weight per square metre if requested by CBSA
• The fabric must be in the unbleached or bleached state, not dyed or printed
Related Products under Tariff item 5513.11.00
Bleached 60/40 Polyester-Cotton Sheeting
A bleached plain weave fabric made from 60% polyester staple fibres and 40% cotton, weighing 150 g/m². It falls under this tariff item as it is a woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, and is bleached.
Bleached 70/30 Poly-Cotton Shirting Fabric
A bleached plain weave shirting fabric composed of 70% polyester staple fibres and 30% cotton, weighing 165 g/m². It is classified under this tariff item because it is a woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% polyester, mixed mainly with cotton, and is bleached.
Bleached 75/25 Poly-Cotton Poplin
A bleached poplin fabric with a plain weave, made of 75% polyester staple fibres and 25% cotton, weighing 142 g/m². It qualifies for this tariff item as a woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres mixed with cotton, under 170 g/m², and bleached.
Bleached Broadcloth for Tailored Apparel
A bleached plain weave broadcloth made of 78% polyester staple fibres and 22% cotton, weighing 152 g/m². It is classified under this tariff item as a woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres mixed with cotton, bleached, and under 170 g/m².
Bleached Lawn Fabric for Lining
This is a bleached polyester-cotton lawn fabric in a plain weave, weighing not more than 170 g/m². It is classified under tariff item 5513.11.00 as a bleached woven fabric of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton, with a sheer quality ideal for garment linings and overlays.
Bleached Poly-Cotton Broadcloth for Blouses
A bleached plain weave broadcloth made of 70% polyester staple fibres and 30% cotton, weighing 140 g/m². Its non-square construction qualifies it as broadcloth under the Chapter 55 notes, and it falls under tariff item 5513.11.00 for woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton, not exceeding 170 g/m².