Breathable Poly-Cotton Blouse Material
A lightweight plain weave fabric made of 72% polyester staple fibres and 28% cotton, featuring yarns of different colours that create subtle patterns. This fabric is classified under tariff item 5513.31.00 as it is a woven fabric of polyester staple fibres, plain weave, with yarns of different colours, and is not put up for retail sale.
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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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is printed rather than woven with yarns of different colours
Printed fabrics of polyester staple fibres are classified separately from those with yarns of different colours.
If the fabric is unbleached or bleached
Unbleached or bleached plain weave polyester staple fibre fabrics fall under a different tariff item.
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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
• Ensure the fabric is classified correctly by verifying the polyester staple fibre content is below 85% and the weave is plain
• Declare the weight per square metre accurately, as fabrics over 170 g/m² may fall under a different tariff item
• Keep supplier documents showing fibre composition and yarn colour details for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 5513.31.00
Fashion Poly-Cotton Voile
A sheer voile fabric with a plain weave, weighing 142 g/m², composed of 69% polyester staple fibres and 31% cotton. The yarns of different colours create delicate patterns, making it suitable for blouses and dresses. This product falls under tariff item 5513.31.00 as a plain weave fabric of polyester staple fibres with yarns of different colours.
Lightweight Poly-Cotton Checkered Fabric
A lightweight checkered fabric of 75% polyester staple fibres and 25% cotton, weighing 160 g/m², with a plain weave. The checkered design is achieved through yarns of different colours, placing it under tariff item 5513.31.00 for plain weave polyester staple fibre fabrics with yarns of different colours.
Multi-Color Poly-Cotton Broadcloth
A broadcloth fabric with a plain weave, weighing 140 g/m², made of 70% polyester staple fibres and 30% cotton. The yarns of various colours create patterned effects, qualifying it for tariff item 5513.31.00 as a plain weave fabric of polyester staple fibres with yarns of different colours.
Poly-Cotton Gingham Fabric
A gingham fabric with a plain weave, weighing 148 g/m², composed of 62% polyester staple fibres and 38% cotton. The gingham pattern is created by yarns of different colours, making it classifiable under tariff item 5513.31.00 for plain weave polyester staple fibre fabrics with yarns of different colours.
Poly-Cotton Plaid Dress Lining
A plaid dress lining fabric with a plain weave, weighing 155 g/m², made of 65% polyester staple fibres and 35% cotton. The plaid pattern is formed by multi-coloured yarns, placing it under tariff item 5513.31.00 for plain weave polyester staple fibre fabrics with yarns of different colours.
Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric
A poplin shirt fabric with a plain weave, weighing 150 g/m², composed of 60% polyester staple fibres and 40% cotton. This lightweight fabric is ideal for shirts and falls under tariff item 5513.31.00 as a plain weave fabric of polyester staple fibres with yarns of different colours.