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Cotton-Poly Denim Fabric for Jeans from Germany

This woven denim fabric contains 80% cotton and 20% polyester staple fibres, featuring yarns of different colours in a classic twill weave characteristic of denim. It is classified under tariff item 5516.43.00 as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton and made from yarns of different colours, with less than 85% artificial staple fibres.

Duty Rate — Germany → Canada

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Import Tips

• With 20% polyester staple fibres, this fabric clearly falls under tariff item 5516.43.00 as it contains less than 85% artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton

• Ensure the fabric is not 'made up' within the meaning of Section XI Note 7, such as being cut to shape or having hemmed edges

• Provide accurate fibre weight percentages to your customs broker