Sisal-Cotton Acrylic Poplin Workwear Fabric
A durable broadcloth poplin woven from sisal vegetable fibre, cotton, and acrylic man-made fibres, in a non-square plain weave. The sisal and cotton vegetable fibres predominate by weight, placing it under tariff item 5311.00.00. Its sturdy construction makes it suitable for workwear uniforms.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cotton content exceeds the sisal content and the fabric is of yarns of different colours
Cotton fabrics of yarns of different colours are classified in Chapter 52.
If the acrylic content exceeds the vegetable fibre content
Woven fabrics of acrylic staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton are classified in heading 55.15.
If the fabric is impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics
Such fabrics are excluded from Chapter 53 by Section XI Note 1(h).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the sisal and cotton vegetable fibres predominate by weight over acrylic to qualify for heading 53.11
• Provide a fibre content certificate from the manufacturer
• Note that sisal fabrics may be subject to special import measures; consult the CBSA's list of goods subject to import control
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