Dyed Polyester-Cotton Broadcloth for Uniforms
Heavyweight dyed broadcloth fabric weighing over 170 g/m², with a yarn number above 26, plain weave and not of square construction. The fabric is composed of 65% cotton and 35% polyester staple fibres. It is classified here as a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres, containing less than 85% artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely 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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is unbleached or bleached
This covers unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres mixed with cotton.
If the fabric has yarns of different colours
This covers woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres mixed with cotton with yarns of different colours.
If the fabric is printed
This covers printed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres mixed with cotton.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the fabric's weight and yarn number to support the broadcloth classification
• Keep a specification sheet for CBSA inspection
• If the fabric is used for uniforms and is coated or laminated, it may be classified under chapter 59
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