Chapter 5512 — Customs Tariff Headings

Apparel Grade Unbleached Polyester Poplin

Unbleached poplin for apparel, 85% polyester staple, meeting exact poplin weave exclusions. This fabric is unbleached and used for garments, falling under the unbleached or bleached category for high-polyester staple wovens.

Bleached Broadcloth Polyester 85% Fabric

Bleached broadcloth of exactly 85% polyester staple fibers, plain weave excluding light/low-density types, suitable for workwear. This fabric is bleached and falls under the unbleached or bleached category for high-polyester staple wovens.

Bleached Polyester Bedding Sheeting

Bleached polyester bedding sheeting fabric made from 85% or more polyester staple fibers, in a square plain weave construction. This fabric is bleached and used primarily for mattress covers and pillowcases, meeting the specifications for sheeting under this tariff item.

Bleached Polyester Broadcloth 200 g/m²

A bleached plain weave broadcloth made from 88% polyester staple fibers, featuring average yarn number above 26 and non-square construction over 170 g/m². This fabric meets poplin/broadcloth criteria and falls under the unbleached or bleached category.

Bleached Polyester Cheesecloth Substitute

Lightweight bleached plain weave polyester staple fabric with 85% or more polyester, under 170 g/m² with low thread count, resembling cheesecloth. This fabric is bleached and used for filtering or craft applications, fitting the unbleached or bleached category.

Bleached Polyester Craft Fabric

Light bleached cheesecloth-style polyester staple fabric with 85% or more polyester, low density, used for DIY projects like quilting and decorations. This fabric is bleached and falls under the unbleached or bleached category for high-polyester staple wovens.

Bleached Polyester Curtain Fabric

Bleached medium-weight polyester staple woven fabric with 85% or more polyester, broadcloth type for window treatments. This fabric is bleached and used for curtains, falling under the unbleached or bleached category for high-polyester staple wovens.

Bleached Polyester Sheeting Fabric

A plain weave bleached fabric of square construction, over 85% polyester staple fibers, weighing under 170 g/m² with more than 33 ends/picks per cm and yarn number 68 or lower. This fabric meets the sheeting specifications for bleached high-polyester staple wovens.

Custom Bleached Polyester Staple Broadcloth

Custom bleached broadcloth, 91% polyester staple, poplin construction, for bespoke uniforms. This fabric is bleached and falls under the unbleached or bleached category for high-polyester staple wovens.

Fashion Bleached Polyester Poplin Fabric

Fashion-grade bleached poplin, 85% or more polyester staple, plain weave broadcloth. This fabric is bleached and used for fashion garments, falling under the unbleached or bleached category for high-polyester staple wovens.

Unbleached High-Density Polyester Broadcloth

Unbleached plain weave broadcloth-style fabric with 85% or more polyester staple fibers, non-square construction. This fabric is unbleached and used for shirt collars and undergarments, fitting the unbleached or bleached category.

Unbleached Polyester Apparel Lining

Greige unbleached plain weave polyester staple fabric with 85% or more polyester, poplin-like for garment linings. This fabric is unbleached and used for jackets and dresses, falling under the unbleached or bleached category.

Unbleached Polyester Industrial Sheeting

Heavy unbleached square weave polyester staple sheeting with 85% or more polyester, over 170 g/m², excluding cabled yarns. This fabric is unbleached and used for industrial covers and tarps, fitting the unbleached or bleached category.

Unbleached Polyester Poplin Fabric

Plain weave fabric containing over 85% polyester staple fibers, unbleached, meeting poplin specifications with non-square construction and weight exceeding 170 g/m² using finer yarns. This fabric is used for apparel and falls under the unbleached or bleached category.

Unbleached Polyester Printcloth Alternative

Plain weave unbleached fabric over 85% polyester staple, 43-68 yarn number, square construction, under 170 g/m² but excluding true printcloth due to minor spec deviation. This fabric is unbleached and used for various applications, fitting the unbleached or bleached category.

Earth Tone Polyester Twill Alternative

Earth tone polyester twill alternative is a twill-weave fabric made from 87% polyester staple fibres, featuring yarns of different colours. It is used for upholstery. The colour variation in the yarns distinguishes it from plain dyed fabrics, and it is classified as 'other' under this tariff item.

Festive Polyester Checkered Fabric

Festive polyester checkered fabric is a plain weave fabric made from 85% or more polyester staple fibres, featuring yarns of different colours arranged in a checkered pattern. It is used for tablecloths and holiday decor. The multi-colour yarn construction places it in the 'other' category.

High-Count Polyester Broadcloth

High-count polyester broadcloth is a plain weave fabric made from 85% or more polyester staple fibres, weighing over 170 g/m² with an average yarn number exceeding 26. It is not of square construction, distinguishing it from sheeting or printcloth. This fabric is suitable for suiting and upholstery applications.

Industrial Polyester Filter Cloth

Industrial polyester filter cloth is a woven fabric made from 85% or more polyester staple fibres, featuring a plain weave but exceeding the specifications for sheeting or printcloth. It is designed for industrial filtration applications, offering durability for liquid and solid separation processes. This fabric does not match the defined types in the chapter notes, thus classified as 'other'.

Multi-Color Polyester Sheeting

Multi-colour polyester sheeting is a plain weave fabric weighing over 170 g/m² with yarns of different colours. It is used for bed linens and upholstery where colour variation is desired. Despite meeting sheeting specifications, the multi-colour yarns classify it as 'other' under this tariff item.

Multi-Tone Polyester Broadcloth

Multi-tone polyester broadcloth is a plain weave fabric made of 100% polyester staple fibres, not of square construction, weighing under 170 g/m² with multi-tone coloured yarns. It is commonly used for men's shirts. The yarn colour variety places it in the 'other' category.

Patchwork Polyester Quilting Fabric

Patchwork polyester quilting fabric is a lightweight plain weave fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibres, featuring patchwork-style yarns of different colours. It is used for quilting projects. The multi-colour yarn construction and lightweight nature classify it as 'other' under this tariff item.

Polychrome Polyester Cheesecloth Alternative

Polychrome polyester cheesecloth alternative is a low-density plain weave fabric weighing under 170 g/m² with 33 or fewer ends and picks per cm, using yarns of different colours. It functions similarly to traditional cheesecloth but in vibrant colours for crafts. This fabric falls under the 'other' category.

Polyester Cheesecloth

Polyester cheesecloth is a lightweight plain weave fabric made from 85% or more polyester staple fibres, weighing 170 g/m² or less with 33 or fewer ends and picks per cm². It is used for filtering and crafts due to its open weave. This fabric falls under the 'other' category as it does not meet the specifications for sheeting or printcloth.

Polyester Plaid Dress Fabric

Polyester plaid dress fabric is a woven fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibres with yarns of different colours arranged in a plaid pattern. It is used for dresses and is not a jacquard weave or blue denim. The multi-colour yarn construction classifies it as 'other' under this tariff item.

Polyester Poplin Fabric

Polyester poplin fabric is a plain weave fabric made from 85% or more polyester staple fibres, weighing over 170 g/m² with an average yarn number above 26. It is not of square construction, distinguishing it from sheeting. This fabric is commonly used for shirts and blouses.

Polyester Printcloth

Polyester printcloth is a plain weave fabric weighing 170 g/m² or less, with average yarn numbers between 43 and 68 and more than 33 single yarns per cm². It has a square construction and is used for lightweight apparel. This fabric is classified as 'other' under the tariff item as it does not meet the definitions for sheeting or broadcloth.

Polyester Satin Weave Fabric

Polyester satin weave fabric is made from 85% or more polyester staple fibres, featuring a satin weave that provides a lustrous sheen and smooth handfeel. It is used for evening wear and linings. Since it is not a plain weave, it falls under the 'other' category of this tariff item.

Polyester Sheeting Fabric

Polyester sheeting fabric is a plain weave fabric of square construction, weighing under 170 g/m² with over 33 ends and picks per cm² and a yarn number of 68 or lower. It is used for bed linens. This fabric is classified as 'other' under the tariff item as it does not meet the specific definitions for other types.

Polyester Twill Fabric

Polyester twill fabric is made from 85% or more polyester staple fibres, featuring a twill weave with a diagonal rib pattern that offers strength and abrasion resistance. It is used for workwear and bags. Since it is not a plain weave, it is classified as 'other' under this tariff item.

Bleached Acrylic Drape Poplin

A bleached poplin fabric made from heavy acrylic staple fibres, designed for curtain use. Its plain weave construction and high acrylic content (85% or more by weight) place it squarely within the tariff item for unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of acrylic staple fibres.

Bleached Acrylic Lining Sheeting

A lightweight bleached sheeting fabric made from acrylic staple fibres, intended for garment linings. Its plain weave and high acrylic content (85% or more) classify it under the tariff item for unbleached or bleached woven acrylic staple fabrics.

Bleached Acrylic Sheeting Fabric

A bleached plain weave fabric with square construction, weighing over 170 g/m², made from 85% or more acrylic staple fibres. The fabric's construction and fibre content align with the tariff item for unbleached or bleached woven acrylic staple fabrics, used in bedding and linings.

Bleached Acrylic Upholstery Poplin

A heavy bleached poplin fabric with non-square construction and fine yarns, made from 85% or more acrylic staple fibres for durable upholstery. The fabric's construction and fibre content place it under the tariff item for unbleached or bleached woven acrylic staple fabrics.

Bleached High-Density Acrylic Sheeting

A bleached square weave fabric with high thread density, weighing 170 g/m² or less, made from 85% or more acrylic staple fibres. The fabric's construction and fibre content align with the tariff item for unbleached or bleached woven acrylic staple fabrics, used for institutional linens.

Bleached Modacrylic Apparel Broadcloth

A bleached non-square broadcloth made from 85% or more modacrylic staple fibres, designed for flame-resistant workwear. The fabric's construction and fibre content place it under the tariff item for unbleached or bleached woven modacrylic staple fabrics.

Bleached Modacrylic Cheesecloth

A lightweight bleached plain weave fabric with low thread density, made from 85% or more modacrylic staple fibres, used for filtration and crafts. The fabric's construction and fibre content align with the tariff item for unbleached or bleached woven modacrylic staple fabrics.

Unbleached Acrylic Bedding Sheeting

An unbleached square weave sheeting fabric weighing 170 g/m² or less, with high thread density, made from 85% or more acrylic staple fibres. The fabric's construction and fibre content place it under the tariff item for unbleached woven acrylic staple fabrics, used for economical bedding.

Unbleached Acrylic Broadcloth

An unbleached plain weave fabric with non-square construction, made from 85% or more acrylic staple fibres, suited for shirting and drapes. The fabric's construction and fibre content align with the tariff item for unbleached woven acrylic staple fabrics.

Unbleached Acrylic Craft Broadcloth

An unbleached broadcloth fabric made from acrylic staple fibres, designed for DIY crafts. The fabric's plain weave and high acrylic content (85% or more) place it under the tariff item for unbleached woven acrylic staple fabrics.

Unbleached Acrylic Industrial Cheesecloth

An unbleached low-pick cheesecloth fabric made from 85% or more acrylic staple fibres, used for straining. The fabric's construction and fibre content align with the tariff item for unbleached woven acrylic staple fabrics.

Unbleached Acrylic Poplin Fabric

An unbleached plain weave fabric with non-square construction, weighing over 170 g/m², made from 85% or more acrylic staple fibres with fine yarns. The fabric's construction and fibre content place it under the tariff item for unbleached woven acrylic staple fabrics, used in apparel.

Unbleached Acrylic Printcloth

An unbleached plain weave fabric weighing under 170 g/m² with high thread density and square construction, made from 85% or more acrylic staple fibres. The fabric's construction and fibre content align with the tariff item for unbleached woven acrylic staple fabrics, used for printing preparation.

Unbleached Modacrylic Filter Cloth

An unbleached plain weave cheesecloth-style fabric made from 85% or more modacrylic staple fibres, with low thread density for permeability, used in industrial filtering. The fabric's construction and fibre content place it under the tariff item for unbleached woven modacrylic staple fabrics.

Unbleached Modacrylic Print Basecloth

An unbleached printcloth fabric made from modacrylic staple fibres, designed for custom prints. The fabric's plain weave and high modacrylic content (85% or more) align with the tariff item for unbleached woven modacrylic staple fabrics.

Abstract Geometric Acrylic Wall Hanging Fabric

A decorative woven fabric made from 90% acrylic staple fibres with yarns of different colours forming abstract geometric designs, excluding jacquard weave. It is classified under 5512.29.00 as 'Other' due to its high acrylic content and multi-colour construction.

Acrylic Bag Lining Fabric

A durable 100% acrylic woven fabric designed for handbag linings, featuring a fine weave and weighing under 170 g/m². This fabric is classified under tariff item 5512.29.00 as 'Other' woven fabric of acrylic staple fibres, not meeting the specific statistical descriptions for sheeting, poplin, or broadcloth.

Acrylic Outdoor Fabric

An UV-resistant woven fabric made from acrylic staple fibres, designed for outdoor applications such as awnings. This heavy fabric exceeds 170 g/m² and does not conform to the square construction or yarn specifications for sheeting, poplin, or broadcloth, thus classified as 'Other' under 5512.29.00.

Acrylic Poplin Fabric

A plain weave woven fabric made from 100% acrylic staple fibres, classified as poplin due to its non-square construction and weight over 170 g/m² with an average yarn number above 26. It falls under tariff item 5512.29.00 as 'Other' because it does not match the specific statistical descriptions for poplin or broadcloth in the Canadian tariff.

Acrylic Upholstery Fabric

A durable plain weave fabric made from 92% acrylic staple fibres for furniture upholstery, weighing over 170 g/m² and non-square in construction. This fabric is classified under 5512.29.00 as 'Other' since it does not meet the statistical definitions for sheeting, poplin, or broadcloth, and acrylic provides fade resistance and softness.

Bohemian Print Acrylic Dress Fabric

A flowy woven dress fabric made from 86% modacrylic staple fibres using assorted bohemian colour yarns, not denim or jacquard. It meets the requirements for 5512.29.00 as a multi-colour high modacrylic staple textile, popular for summer festival dresses.

Heavy Acrylic Broadcloth

A napped plain weave broadcloth made from 100% acrylic staple fibres, weighing over 170 g/m² with a yarn number above 26 and non-square construction. It is classified under 5512.29.00 as 'Other' for acrylic/modacrylic fabrics, suitable for coats and blankets.

Modacrylic Blanket Fabric

A napped heavy woven fabric made from a blend of 90% modacrylic staple fibres, designed for blankets and weighing over 170 g/m². It does not fit the statistical descriptions for poplin or broadcloth, so it is classified as 'Other' under 5512.29.00.

Modacrylic Cheesecloth

A lightweight plain weave fabric made from modacrylic staple fibres, weighing under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 ends and picks per cm², fitting the statistical description for cheesecloth. It is classified under 5512.29.00 as 'Other' woven fabric with 85% or more modacrylic content.

Modacrylic Filter Cloth

A woven modacrylic staple fibre fabric with an open plain weave, containing 85% or more modacrylic, designed for industrial air and liquid filtration. It does not fit the statistical description for cheesecloth due to its density, so it is classified as 'Other' under 5512.29.00.

Modacrylic Flame-Retardant Curtain Fabric

A lightweight woven fabric made from 88% modacrylic staple fibres, designed for curtains with inherent flame-retardant properties. The plain weave does not fit specific statistical types, so it is classified as 'Other' under 5512.29.00.

Modacrylic Uniform Fabric

A flame-resistant plain weave fabric made from 87% modacrylic staple fibres, designed for work uniforms. It is mid-weight and does not fit the heavy specifications for poplin or broadcloth, so it is classified as 'Other' under 5512.29.00.

Multicolor Acrylic Plaid Curtain Fabric

A woven fabric consisting of 90% acrylic staple fibres with yarns of various colours in a plaid pattern, excluding blue denim or jacquard weave. It weighs around 200 gsm and meets the 85% threshold for Chapter 55, classified under 5512.29.00 as 'Other'.

Patchwork Acrylic Quilt Backing

A woven backing fabric for quilts made from 89% acrylic staple fibres using yarns of different patchwork colours, excluding jacquard weave. It meets Chapter 55 criteria for 85%+ acrylic multi-colour fabrics and is classified under 5512.29.00 as 'Other'.