Bleached Polyester-Cotton Voile Fabric
This sheer voile fabric is woven from 70% cotton and 30% polyester staple fibres, weighing under 170 g/m². It is bleached and known for its soft drape, making it suitable for blouses and scarves. It is classified under tariff item 5513.19.00 as a bleached woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres mixed mainly with 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 |
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 dyed a single uniform colour
Dyed woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton, under 170 g/m², are classified under this item.
If the fabric is printed
Printed woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton, under 170 g/m², fall under this item.
If the fabric contains 85% or more cotton by weight
Bleached cotton fabrics weighing not more than 100 g/m² are classified in Chapter 52.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the voile is bleached and not dyed or printed, as this affects classification
• Provide the fabric weight and fibre composition to the CBSA
• If the voile is sold in cut lengths for scarves, it may be considered 'made up' and excluded from Chapter 55
Related Products under Tariff item 5513.19.00
615-Style Poly-Cotton Printcloth Sheeting
This is a printcloth designated as style 615, weighing 155 g/m², mainly cotton with polyester staple fibres at less than 85%. It has a plain weave with more than 36 ends and picks per cm and singles yarns averaging 50-65, meeting the printcloth statistical note. It is unbleached and falls under tariff item 5513.19.00 as an 'other woven fabric'.
Bleached Batiste for Lingerie
This delicate batiste is bleached and woven from 75% cotton and 25% acrylic staple fibres, with a fine plain weave weighing under 170 g/m². It is used for high-end lingerie and heirloom sewing. It falls under tariff item 5513.19.00 as a bleached woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton.
Bleached Broadcloth Poplin for Scarves
This is a bleached poplin broadcloth fabric weighing 130 g/m², composed of 60% cotton and 40% polyester staple fibres. Its plain, non-square weave and lightweight construction make it suitable for scarves. It falls under tariff item 5513.19.00 as an 'other woven fabric' of synthetic staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton, not exceeding 170 g/m².
Bleached Cotton-Acrylic Staple Voile
A sheer, bleached voile fabric composed of 68% cotton and 32% acrylic staple fibres, weighing 140 g/m². Its lightweight, open weave is designed for blouses and dresses. It falls under this tariff item as a bleached woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton, not exceeding 170 g/m².
Bleached Cotton-Poly Blended Sheeting
A bleached plain weave sheeting fabric made of 70% cotton and 30% polyester staple fibres, weighing 160 g/m². It is intended for bed linens and similar household textiles. This product qualifies as a bleached woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton, under the 170 g/m² weight threshold.
Bleached Cotton-Polyester Mull Fabric
A lightweight, bleached mull fabric with a gauze-like open weave, composed of 64% cotton and 36% polyester staple fibres, weighing 148 g/m². It is used for apparel and interfacing. It falls under this tariff item as a bleached woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton, not exceeding 170 g/m².