Bamboo-Cotton Blend Briefs
Women's briefs knitted from a 70/30 cotton-bamboo blend. The cotton content predominates by weight, so under the textile fibre rules of Section XI, the garment is classified as if wholly of cotton. This places it under tariff item 6108.21.00 for women's or girls' briefs and panties of cotton.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 18% | — | 18% |
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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: Starts With 61082100; Starts With 61082100; Equal To 6108210010; Equal To 6108210020; Equal To 6108210010; Equal To 6108210020. 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 bamboo fibre content is treated as man-made fibre and exceeds cotton
When man-made fibres predominate by weight, the briefs would fall under the man-made fibre item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the cotton content exceeds 50% by weight to qualify as cotton under the fibre rules
• Declare the fibre composition accurately on the CBSA import documents
• Verify the goods are made up (knitted to shape or assembled) as required by Chapter 61
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