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).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 17% | — | 17% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 17% | — | 17% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 17% | — | 17% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 17% | — | 17% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 17% | — | 17% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tarpaulin is made of synthetic fibres
Synthetic fibre tarpaulins are classified under this tariff item, but cotton versions fall under 6306.19.00.
If the tarpaulin is made of plastic sheeting rather than textile
Non-textile plastic tarpaulins are classified in Chapter 39.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that fire-retardant treatment does not constitute impregnation with plastics or rubber, which would change classification
• Provide a certificate of analysis for the treatment if requested by CBSA
• Ensure the tarpaulin is presented as a made-up article with hemmed edges or grommets
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