Chapter 59 - Impregnated textile fabrics
37 tariff codes found in this chapter
| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5901.10.00.00 | Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like; tracing cloth; prepared painting canvas; buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics of a kind used for hat foundations. - Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like | Free |
| 5901.90.10.00 | Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like; tracing cloth; prepared painting canvas; buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics of a kind used for hat foundations. - Other - Prepared painting canvas | 7% |
| 5901.90.90.00 | Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like; tracing cloth; prepared painting canvas; buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics of a kind used for hat foundations. - Other - Other | Free |
| 5902.10.00.00 | Tire cord fabric of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, polyesters or viscose rayon. - Of nylon or other polyamides | Free |
| 5902.20.00.00 | Tire cord fabric of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, polyesters or viscose rayon. - Of polyesters | Free |
| 5902.90.00.00 | Tire cord fabric of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, polyesters or viscose rayon. - Other | Free |
| 5903.10.10.00 | Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 59.02. - With poly(vinyl chloride) - Textile fabrics not containing man-made fibres: - Textile fabrics not containing man-made fibres | Free |
| 5903.10.20.00 | Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 59.02. - With poly(vinyl chloride) - Textile fabrics containing man-made fibres: - Textile fabrics containing man-made fibres | Free |
| 5903.20.10.00 | Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 59.02. - With polyurethane - Textile fabrics not containing man-made fibres: - Textile fabrics not containing man-made fibres | Free |
| 5903.20.20.00 | Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 59.02. - With polyurethane - Textile fabrics containing man-made fibres: - Textile fabrics containing man-made fibres | Free |
| 5903.90.10.00 | Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 59.02. - Other - Textile fabrics not containing man-made fibres | Free |
| 5903.90.20.00 | Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 59.02. - Other - Textile fabrics containing man-made fibres: - Textile fabrics containing man-made fibres | Free |
| 5904.10.00.00 | Linoleum, whether or not cut to shape; floor coverings consisting of a coating or covering applied on a textile backing, whether or not cut to shape. - Linoleum | 7% |
| 5904.90.10.00 | Linoleum, whether or not cut to shape; floor coverings consisting of a coating or covering applied on a textile backing, whether or not cut to shape. - Other: - Other - Floor coverings, with a base consisting of needleloom felt or nonwovens | 13.5% |
| 5904.90.90.00 | Linoleum, whether or not cut to shape; floor coverings consisting of a coating or covering applied on a textile backing, whether or not cut to shape. - Other: - Other - Other | 18% |
| 5905.00.10.00 | Textile wall coverings. - Backed with wallpaper base (hanging stock), whether or not coated or pre-pasted; Of jute backed with paper | 5% |
| 5905.00.90.00 | Textile wall coverings. - Other | 14% |
| 5906.10.00.00 | Rubberized textile fabrics, other than those of heading 59.02. | Free |
| 5906.91.00.00 | Other: - Rubberized textile fabrics, other than those of heading 59.02. | Free |
| 5906.99.10.00 | Rubberized textile fabrics, other than those of heading 59.02. - Other: - Other - Textile fabrics not containing man-made fibres: - Textile fabrics not containing man-made fibres | Free |
| 5906.99.20.00 | Rubberized textile fabrics, other than those of heading 59.02. - Other: - Other - Textile fabrics containing man-made fibres: - Textile fabrics containing man-made fibres | Free |
| 5907.00.10.00 | Textile fabrics otherwise impregnated, coated or covered; painted canvas being theatrical scenery, studio back-cloths or the like. - Textile fabrics otherwise impregnated, coated or covered: - Textile fabrics otherwise impregnated, coated or covered | Free |
| 5907.00.21.00 | Textile fabrics otherwise impregnated, coated or covered; painted canvas being theatrical scenery, studio back-cloths or the like. - Painted canvas being theatrical scenery, studio back-cloths or the like: - Of a kind used as photographic, cinematographic or television studio equipment | Free |
| 5907.00.29.00 | Textile fabrics otherwise impregnated, coated or covered; painted canvas being theatrical scenery, studio back-cloths or the like. - Painted canvas being theatrical scenery, studio back-cloths or the like: - Other | 14% |
| 5908.00.10.00 | Textile wicks, woven, plaited or knitted, for lamps, stoves, lighters, candles or the like; incandescent gas mantles and tubular knitted gas mantle fabric therefor, whether or not impregnated. - Textile wicks, whether or not plaited, processed or with core, for use in the manufacture of wax candles or tapers or to be employed in oil-burning sanctuary lamps | Free |
| 5908.00.90.00 | Textile wicks, woven, plaited or knitted, for lamps, stoves, lighters, candles or the like; incandescent gas mantles and tubular knitted gas mantle fabric therefor, whether or not impregnated. - Other | 14% |
| 5909.00.10.00 | Textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing, with or without lining, armour or accessories of other materials. - Fire hose | 12% |
| 5909.00.90.00 | Textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing, with or without lining, armour or accessories of other materials. - Other | Free |
| 5910.00.00.00 | Transmission or conveyor belts or belting, of textile material, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, or reinforced with metal or other material. | Free |
| 5911.10.00 | Textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in Note 8 to this Chapter. | Free |
| 5911.10.00.10 | Textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in Note 8 to this Chapter. - Blankets, lapping, or blanketing to be employed in offset printing machinery | Free |
| 5911.10.00.90 | Textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in Note 8 to this Chapter. - Other | Free |
| 5911.20.00.00 | Textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in Note 8 to this Chapter. | Free |
| 5911.31.00.00 | Textile fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in paper-making or similar machines (for example, for pulp or asbestos-cement): - Textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in Note 8 to this Chapter. | Free |
| 5911.32.00.00 | Textile fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in paper-making or similar machines (for example, for pulp or asbestos-cement): - Textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in Note 8 to this Chapter. | Free |
| 5911.40.00.00 | Textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in Note 8 to this Chapter. - Filtering or straining cloth of a kind used in oil presses or the like, including that of human hair | Free |
| 5911.90.00.00 | Textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in Note 8 to this Chapter. | Free |
About HS Chapter 59
Chapter 59 of the Canadian customs tariff covers impregnated textile fabrics. TariffCalc lists 37 10-digit tariff items in this chapter, with MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rates ranging from 0.0% to 18.0% (average 2.8%).
28 of 37 items (76%) are duty-free under MFN. Importers from countries with Canadian free trade agreements (CUSMA, CETA, CPTPP, CCFTA, CKFTA, and others) can often import at 0% when rules of origin are met.
Example calculation
| Value for duty (CAD) | $10,000 |
| MFN duty (2.8%) | $282 |
| GST 5% | $514 |
| Total landed (before freight) | $10,796 |
Simplified illustrative calculation. Provincial taxes (HST/PST/QST) and surtaxes not included.
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What is HS Chapter 59 in the Canadian customs tariff?▾
Chapter 59 covers impregnated textile fabrics. It contains 37 10-digit tariff items in the TariffCalc database, with MFN duty rates ranging from 0.0% to 18.0%.
What is the typical duty rate for Chapter 59 imports?▾
The average MFN rate across Chapter 59 is 2.8%. The majority of items (76%) are duty-free (0%) under MFN. Free trade agreements (CUSMA, CETA, CPTPP) may reduce the rate to 0% for qualifying goods.
Do free trade agreements apply?▾
Yes. Most items in this chapter qualify for preferential rates under CUSMA (US, Mexico), CETA (EU, UK), CPTPP (Japan, Vietnam, etc.), and other Canadian FTAs. See each tariff item’s detail page for the full rate-by-agreement breakdown.
How do I calculate import duties?▾
For a CAD $10,000 shipment in this chapter at the average MFN rate (2.8%), duties would be approximately $282, plus 5% GST ($514), for a total of $10,796 before freight. Use the TariffCalc calculator for a precise calculation by tariff item, country of origin, and province.
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