Cotton Denim Shirt Fabric from Canada
This lightweight woven cotton fabric features a classic 3-thread twill weave with yarns of different colors, where the warp is dyed indigo and the weft is lighter shaded, weighing 180 g/m². It contains over 85% cotton and is ideal for shirts and casual blouses. Classified under HTS 5208.43.00.00 due to its twill construction, color contrast, and weight under 200 g/m².
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight post-sizing removal via boiling to confirm under 200 g/m² for accurate classification
• Obtain lab tests proving ≥85% cotton content and yarn color differentiation to avoid reclassification
• Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports; ensure origin complies with US note quotas