Commercial Poly-Cotton Duck Fabric for Barriers
Commercial poly-cotton duck fabric for barriers, dyed, plain weave, exceeding 170 g/m², made mainly of polyester staple fibres with cotton. This heavyweight fabric is used for construction site barriers and safety screens, and is classified under tariff item 5514.21.00 as a dyed plain weave fabric of polyester 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 duck fabric is of twill weave
Duck fabrics are often twill; twill weaves are classified under a different tariff item.
If the fabric is woven from yarns of different colours
This alternative applies for fabrics with coloured yarns rather than piece-dyed fabrics.
If the fabric is of other weaves or contains other fibres
Residual item for polyester staple fibre fabrics not meeting the plain weave or dyed criteria.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the fabric's weight is over 170 g/m² and that polyester staple fibres predominate by weight over cotton
• The fabric must be dyed and in plain weave; if it has a water-repellent finish, ensure this does not alter its classification
• Be prepared to provide a sample or technical datasheet to CBSA for verification
Related Products under Tariff item 5514.21.00
Bag Lining Dyed Poly-Cotton Woven
A dyed plain weave fabric made of polyester staple fibres mixed with cotton, with polyester content below 85% by weight and a weight exceeding 170 g/m². This bag lining fabric is classified under tariff item 5514.21.00 as a dyed woven fabric of polyester staple fibres, plain weave, mixed mainly or solely with cotton.
Black Poly-Cotton Broadcloth Uniform Material
This is a dyed black broadcloth weighing more than 170 g/m², made from polyester staple fibers with cotton (less than 85% polyester). It has a plain non-square weave, typical of poplin or broadcloth, and is used for industrial uniforms requiring strength and fade resistance.
Brushed Polyester-Cotton Sheeting Fabric for Upholstery
A dyed plain weave sheeting fabric of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton, napped (brushed), exceeding 170 g/m². This fabric is classified under tariff item 5514.21.00 as napped sheeting and is ideal for upholstery covers.
Burgundy Dyed Poly-Cotton Broadcloth
This is a burgundy broadcloth fabric exceeding 170 g/m², dyed, made from polyester staple fibers and cotton, with a poplin weave. It is classified under tariff item 5514.21.00 as a dyed polyester staple-cotton blend plain weave fabric.
Charcoal Polyester-Cotton Broadcloth for Pants
This is a dyed charcoal broadcloth over 170 g/m², made from polyester staple fibers with cotton (less than 85% polyester). It has a non-square plain weave, typical of poplin, and is designed for trousers and slacks.
Curtain Weight Dyed Poly-Cotton Fabric
A heavy dyed plain weave fabric for curtains, made of polyester staple fibres mixed solely with cotton, exceeding 170 g/m². The fabric is classified under tariff item 5514.21.00 as a dyed plain weave of polyester staple fibres, with polyester content below 85% by weight.