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Cotton Boat Sailcloth Cover

A protective cotton cover designed to shield boat sails and rigging from weather and debris when not in use. It functions as a tarpaulin, not as a sail, and is made from cotton textile material. This product falls under tariff item 6306.19.00 as a tarpaulin of other textile materials (cotton).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China17%β€”17%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico17%β€”17%
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States17%β€”17%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany17%β€”17%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan17%β€”17%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6306.12.00Higher: 18% vs 17%

If the cover is made of synthetic fibres

Sails of synthetic fibres are classified under this tariff item, but as a tarpaulin, synthetic fibre covers fall under 6306.19.00.

6307.90.99Higher: 18% vs 17%

If the cover is a made-up article not specifically covered elsewhere

Other made-up textile articles, such as custom-shaped covers, may fall here if not classifiable as tarpaulins.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure the cover is classified as a tarpaulin, not a sail, to avoid misclassification under heading 63.08

β€’ Verify the cotton content and that it is not coated with plastics or rubber, which would shift classification to Chapter 39 or 40

β€’ Keep commercial invoices detailing the fabric composition and dimensions for CBSA inspection

Related Products under Tariff item 6306.19.00

Cotton Camping Groundcloth

A cotton tarpaulin used as a groundcloth under tents for camping, providing a barrier against moisture and wear. It is a made-up article of cotton textile material, designed for camping use. This product falls under tariff item 6306.19.00 as a camping good of other textile materials (cotton).

Cotton Canvas Awning

A retractable cotton canvas awning designed for shop fronts or patios to provide shade and weather protection. It is primarily a textile article of cotton, with any frame being secondary to its function. This product falls under tariff item 6306.19.00 as an awning of other textile materials (cotton).

Cotton Construction Site Tarpaulin

A heavyweight cotton tarpaulin used for scaffolding and construction site protection against weather and debris. It is treated with fire-retardant chemicals for safety but remains a textile article of cotton. This product falls under tariff item 6306.19.00 as a tarpaulin of other textile materials (cotton).

Cotton Debris Tarp

A cotton tarp used for collecting construction debris or landscaping waste, serving as a utility tarpaulin. It is made from cotton textile material and is designed for temporary protective or collection purposes. This product falls under tariff item 6306.19.00 as a tarpaulin of other textile materials (cotton).

Cotton Event Tent Fly

A cotton rainfly sheet used as a protective cover for event tents, functioning as a tarpaulin or temporary canopy cover. It is made from cotton textile material with minimal waterproof coating. This product falls under tariff item 6306.19.00 as a tarpaulin of other textile materials (cotton).

Cotton Hay Tarp

A large cotton tarpaulin used for covering hay bales on farms, weatherproofed to protect against moisture. It has reinforced edges for durability and is made from cotton textile material. This product falls under tariff item 6306.19.00 as a tarpaulin of other textile materials (cotton).