HS Code 5208.11 : Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m²
MODULE 2: EXTRACTABLE ANSWER (AEO / SPEAKABLE)
EN (Official WCO)
FR (Pending)
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The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for unbleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m² is 5208.11. Under the 2026 Canada (CBSA), the representative MFN general duty rate is 18.00 % [CBSA Tariff 2026].
MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY
Chapter 52
Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m²
Heading 5208
Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m²
Subheading .11
.11
Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m²
MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX
Import Duty Rates by Destination
Canada (CBSA Customs Tariff 2026)
5208.11.00.00
MODULE 5: CANADIAN IMPORT DUTY & GST/HST BREAKDOWN
🇨🇦 CUSMA / USMCA DUTY-FREE PREFERENCE ELIGIBILITY
Goods originating in the United States or Mexico satisfying CUSMA Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff shift rules enter Canada duty-free under the MUST (United States Tariff) preferential SPI.
Official CBSA Rulings: Request a Canada Border Services Agency [CBSA Advance Ruling ↗]
Notice: Canadian customs entry, duty assessment, and excise taxes are governed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Always verify 10-digit tariff items with a licensed Canadian customs broker.
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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix
Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Commercial Invoice
Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Packing List & Bill of Lading
Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.
PREFERENTIAL RULE
Certificate of Origin (If Claiming FTA)
Required only when claiming zero-duty preference under USMCA, KORUS, or GSP.
MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags
Standard Entry
This commodity does not carry mandatory PGA pre-clearance flags under the ACE message set.
MODULE 8: Canadian Trade Remedies (SIMA) & CITT Safeguards
CITT SIMA Anti-Dumping Status
Standard CBSA MFN Tariff
Canadian Steel Safeguards
Exempt (Non-Steel Commodity)
CFIA / Health Canada Control
Standard Statutory Clearance
MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)
| Agreement Code | Trade Agreement / Program | Preferential Rate | Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUST | Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) | Free | Must meet CUSMA Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff shift rules. |
| CEUT | Canada-European Union CETA Agreement | Free | CETA Origin Declaration issued by EU exporter. |
| CPTP | Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) | Free | CPTPP Certificate of Origin and value-add threshold. |
MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications
Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m²
MODULE 11: CBSA Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification
Legally binding tariff classification advance rulings issued by Canada Border Services Agency for HS 5208.11.
Query official CBSA Advance Rulings (Memorandum D11-11-1):
Search Official CBSA Advance Rulings for 5208.11 →CBSA Canadian 10-Digit Tariff Items (5208.11)
| HTS Code | Description | General Rate | Special (FTA) Rate | Column 2 Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5208.11 | Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m² | Free | Free | Rate on request | — |
| 5208.11.20 | Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², Of number 42 or lower number | 7% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 16.9% | — |
| 5208.11.20.20 | Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², Of number 42 or lower number, Poplin or broadcloth (314) | Free | Free | Rate on request | m² |
| 5208.11.20.40 | Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², Of number 42 or lower number, Sheeting (313) | Free | Free | Rate on request | m² |
| 5208.11.20.90 | Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², Of number 42 or lower number, Cheesecloth (226) | Free | Free | Rate on request | m² |
| 5208.11.40 | Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², Of numbers 43 to 68 | 9% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 21.7% | — |
| 5208.11.40.20 | Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², Of numbers 43 to 68, Poplin or broadcloth (314) | Free | Free | Rate on request | m² |
| 5208.11.40.40 | Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², Of numbers 43 to 68, Sheeting (313) | Free | Free | Rate on request | m² |
| 5208.11.40.60 | Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², Of numbers 43 to 68, Printcloth (315) | Free | Free | Rate on request | m² |
| 5208.11.40.90 | Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², Of numbers 43 to 68, Cheesecloth (226) | Free | Free | Rate on request | m² |
| 5208.11.60.00 | Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², Of number 69 or higher number, Suitable for making typewriter ribbon, containing yarns the average number of which exceeds 85 but not 237, the total thread count (treating multiple (folded) or cabled yarns as single threads) per square centimeter is not less than 94 and not more than 134, and in which the thread count of either the warp or filling does not exceed 60 percent of the total thread count of the warp and filling (220) | Free | Free | 22¢/kg + 41.5% | m² |
| 5208.11.80 | Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², Of number 69 or higher number, Other | 10.5% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 32.5% | — |
| 5208.11.80.20 | Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², Of number 69 or higher number, Other, Poplin or broadcloth (314) | Free | Free | Rate on request | m² |
| 5208.11.80.90 | Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m², Of number 69 or higher number, Other, Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226) | Free | Free | Rate on request | m² |
MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes
| Related HS Code | Heading Category | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 5208.12 | Subheading under Heading 5208 | Compare Subheading 5208.12 → |
| 5208.13 | Subheading under Heading 5208 | Compare Subheading 5208.13 → |
| 5208.19 | Subheading under Heading 5208 | Compare Subheading 5208.19 → |
| 5208.21 | Subheading under Heading 5208 | Compare Subheading 5208.21 → |
| 5208.22 | Subheading under Heading 5208 | Compare Subheading 5208.22 → |
| 5208.23 | Subheading under Heading 5208 | Compare Subheading 5208.23 → |
| 5208.29 | Subheading under Heading 5208 | Compare Subheading 5208.29 → |
| 5208.31 | Subheading under Heading 5208 | Compare Subheading 5208.31 → |
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
CBSA Customs Tariff (Departmental Consolidation) ↗
Official Canadian 10-digit tariff items and MFN duty rates.
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Import GST/HST ↗
Federal GST and provincial HST tax administration.
MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and Canada (CBSA) general duty for Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m²?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and Canada (CBSA), Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m² is classified under HS 5208.11 (Heading 5208, Chapter 52). The representative CA MFN general duty rate is 18.00 %.
How is HS 5208.11 distinguished within Heading 5208 (Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m²)?
Heading 5208 covers Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m². Subheading 5208.11 specifically isolates Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m². Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 5208.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 5208.11?
Related subheadings under Heading 5208 include 5208.12, 5208.13, 5208.19, 5208.21, 5208.22, 5208.23, 5208.29, 5208.31. Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m² into Canada?
Importers require a CBSA B3 Canada Customs Coding Form, CARM Client Portal registration, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Cargo Control Document (CCD), and CUSMA Certificate of Origin if claiming preferential tariffs.
Can goods under HS 5208.11 enter duty-free under CUSMA / USMCA into Canada?
Yes. Eligible goods originating in the United States or Mexico satisfying Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff-shift rules enter Canada duty-free under the MUST preferential SPI.
What are the Canadian Low Value Shipment (LVS) de minimis thresholds for Unbleached, Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m²?
Under CUSMA LTA rules, courier shipments from the US or Mexico valued up to C$150 enter Canada duty-free, and shipments up to C$40 enter tax-free.
How can an importer obtain a CBSA Advance Ruling for HS 5208.11?
Importers or foreign exporters may submit a written application to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) under Memorandum D11-11-1 to receive a legally binding Advance Ruling on tariff classification.
What sales tax (GST/HST) applies to imports of HS 5208.11 into Canada?
Imports into Canada incur 5.00% federal Goods and Services Tax (GST). Participating provinces assess Harmonized Sales Tax (HST): 13.00% in Ontario and 15.00% in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
What is the CARM Client Portal and Business Number (BN15) requirement for Canada?
Importers must register in the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) Client Portal and obtain a 15-digit CRA Import/Export Business Number (BN15) for commercial declarations.
How does Canadian GST/HST payment and deferral work for imports under HS 5208.11?
Import GST/HST is payable at the time of clearance unless the importer participates in the CBSA Option 2 GST Deferral Program via CARM.
What Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) trade remedies apply to HS 5208.11?
Importers must verify whether Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) anti-dumping or countervailing duties determined by the CITT apply to their product origin.
What CFIA or Health Canada regulatory import permits are required for HS 5208.11?
Commercial imports under HS 5208.11 may require pre-market approval, licenses, or automated declarations via the CBSA Automated Import Reference System (AIRS).
Are there entry processing fees or harbor taxes in Canada?
No. Canada does not charge additional entry processing fees or harbor taxes beyond standard CBSA customs duties and applicable GST/HST sales taxes.