Spandex-Wool Blend Activewear Fabric
This is a stretch woven fabric made from spandex (elastomeric) filament yarns of different colours, primarily blended with wool for moisture-wicking performance. It is classified under tariff item 5407.93.00 because it is a woven fabric of synthetic filament yarn, including elastomeric yarn, with yarns of different colours, and the spandex predominates by weight over the wool.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wool predominates by weight over the spandex
Woven fabrics of fine animal hair with man-made fibres are classified in Chapter 51 when the animal hair predominates.
If the fabric is made of strip or the like of heading 54.04
Woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 54.04 are classified separately.
If the fabric is impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics
Such fabrics are excluded from Chapter 54 and classified in Chapter 59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the spandex (elastomeric) filament yarn predominates by weight over wool; if wool predominates, classification may shift to Chapter 51
• Ensure the fabric is not considered 'made up' (e.g
• cut to shape) to remain in Chapter 54
• Be prepared to provide technical data on yarn tenacity and elasticity if requested by CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 5407.93.00
Acrylic Blend Shirt Fabric
This is a woven fabric made of 88% acrylic filament yarns with a thread count of 75 warp and 40 filling threads per cm, featuring multi-colour yarns for casual shirts. It is classified under tariff item 5407.93.00 because it is a woven fabric of synthetic filament yarn with yarns of different colours, and the acrylic content exceeds 85% by weight.
Acrylic-Wool Mixed Upholstery Fabric
A durable woven upholstery fabric made from acrylic synthetic filaments blended with 38% fine merino wool, featuring yarns of different colours. The blend of synthetic and animal fibres gives it resilience and a soft hand, suitable for furniture upholstery. It falls under tariff item 5407.93.00 as a woven fabric of synthetic filament yarn with yarns of different colours.
Acrylic-Wool Variegated Dress Fabric
>- A lightweight woven fabric of acrylic filament yarns in multiple colours, blended mainly with fine merino wool for softness and drape. It is classified under 5407.93.00 as a woven fabric of synthetic filament yarns of different colours, with the wool content not exceeding the threshold for classification in Chapter 51.
Checked Combed Fine Hair-Viscose Jacket Lining
>- A light checked pattern fabric woven from combed viscose filaments of different colours, mixed with 41% fine animal hair, used for jacket linings. It is classified under 5407.93.00 because it is a woven fabric of synthetic filament yarns of different colours, and the fine animal hair content does not exceed the threshold for classification in another heading.
Checks Polyester-Fine Hair Blend
A checked pattern woven fabric made from polyester synthetic yarns of different colours with 37% fine animal hair (wool), not combed. The blend offers a crisp, casual look. It falls under tariff item 5407.93.00 as a woven fabric of synthetic filament yarn with yarns of different colours.
Combed Alpaca-Wool Polyester Blend Upholstery Fabric
>- A durable upholstery fabric woven from combed polyester filaments and 37% alpaca fine hair yarns of different colours. It is classified under 5407.93.00 as a woven fabric of synthetic filament yarns of different colours, with the alpaca content not exceeding the threshold for classification in Chapter 51.