Stretch Polyester-Cotton Denim Twill
Stretch polyester-cotton denim twill is a 3-thread twill fabric that incorporates a small elastane component within the polyester staple fibres mixed with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m². The contrasting coloured yarns give it the denim look, while the elastane provides stretch. It is classified under tariff item 5514.30.00 as a woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170 g/m², and made of yarns of different colours, provided the elastane does not change the essential character.
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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May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 5514300000; Equal To 5514300000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is a 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill
This alternative is more specific for twill weaves of synthetic staple fibres mixed with cotton, over 170 g/m².
If the fabric is printed rather than woven from coloured yarns
Printed fabrics of this type are classified separately under this alternative.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric weight exceeds 170 g/m² and that the polyester staple fibre content is below 85% by weight
• The elastane content must be considered in the fibre analysis, as it may affect the classification under Section XI Note 2
• The CBSA may require a detailed fibre composition breakdown to confirm the classification
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Brushed Poly-Cotton Denim for Jackets
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Checked Polyester-Cotton Heavy Twill Lining
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