Cotton Backing for Vinyl Floor Covering
Woven cotton fabric coated with PVC to serve as backing for vinyl flooring sheets, providing reinforcement. The PVC coating is visible and the fabric is not used merely for reinforcing purposes, so it falls under heading 59.03.
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 textile fabric is present merely for reinforcing purposes
Plates, sheets or strip of plastics combined with textile fabric for reinforcement fall in Chapter 39.
If the backing contains man-made fibres
This item excludes fabrics containing man-made fibres.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the coating is visible and not just for reinforcement; if the textile is merely reinforcing, Chapter 39 may apply
• Provide technical data sheets to CBSA showing the fabric composition
• Check if the product qualifies for duty relief under any trade agreements
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