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Polyester-Cotton Twill Shirting Fabric

This unbleached twill weave fabric is made from a blend of 65% polyester staple fibres and 35% cotton, weighing 150 g/m², ideal for dress shirts. It is classified under tariff item 5513.13.00 as an 'other' woven fabric of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly with cotton, not exceeding 170 g/m², and not a plain weave.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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5513.11.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric were a plain weave

Plain weave fabrics of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton, under 170 g/m², are classified under this heading.

5514.22.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric weighed more than 170 g/m²

Heavier woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres mixed with cotton fall under heading 5514.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify that the fabric is unbleached and that the twill weave is clearly documented

• The weight must be under 170 g/m²

• Have a lab test report on fibre content ready for CBSA inspection

Related Products under Tariff item 5513.13.00

Basket Weave Poly-Cotton Oxford

This classic basket weave oxford fabric weighs 165 g/m² and is made from 62% polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton, bleached. It is classified under tariff item 5513.13.00 as an 'other' woven fabric of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly with cotton, not exceeding 170 g/m², and not a plain weave.

Bleached 65/35 Poly-Cotton Oxford

This standard 65/35 poly-cotton oxford fabric weighs 145 g/m², is bleached, and has a basket weave. It is classified under tariff item 5513.13.00 as an 'other' woven fabric of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly with cotton, not exceeding 170 g/m², and not a plain weave.

Bleached 65/35 Poly-Cotton Satin Blouse Fabric

A bleached satin weave fabric made from 65% polyester staple fibres and 35% cotton, weighing 155 g/m², used for women's blouses. The satin weave gives it a smooth, lustrous surface. It is classified under this tariff item as a bleached 'other' woven fabric of polyester staple fibres, under 170 g/m².

Bleached Oxford Poly-Cotton Dress Fabric

This bleached oxford weave fabric weighs 160 g/m² and is composed of 60% polyester staple fibres and 40% cotton. It is classified under tariff item 5513.13.00 as an 'other' woven fabric of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly with cotton, not exceeding 170 g/m², and not a plain weave.

Bleached Poly-Cotton Broadcloth for Blouses

A fine plain weave broadcloth of 60% polyester staple and 40% cotton, bleached, weighing 140 g/m², ideal for women's blouses. This fabric falls under tariff item 5513.13.00 as it is a woven fabric of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly with cotton, weighing not more than 170 g/m², and is bleached.

Bleached Poly-Cotton Handkerchief Fabric

A fine weave fabric for handkerchiefs, made of 67% polyester staple and 33% cotton, bleached, weighing 142 g/m². It is classified under tariff item 5513.13.00 as a woven fabric of polyester staple fibres mixed with cotton, not exceeding 170 g/m², and bleached.