Stretch Denim Blend Fabric with Spandex
This denim-style twill fabric blends 75% cotton, 23% polyester staple, and 2% spandex for added stretch, using differently coloured yarns. 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 the spandex not affecting the classification.
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 5516430000; Equal To 5516430000. 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 cotton content is 85% or more by weight
Cotton denim fabrics with high cotton content are classified in Chapter 52.
If the polyester staple fibre content is 85% or more by weight
Fabrics with high synthetic staple fibre content fall under heading 55.14.
If the fabric is coated or laminated
Coated or laminated textile fabrics are classified in Chapter 59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• The spandex component is an elastomeric yarn and does not affect the classification, as the fabric retains its essential character as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres
• Ensure the polyester content is less than 85% by weight and cotton is the main other fibre
• Declare the spandex percentage accurately, as it may affect the fibre composition calculation
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