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Antibacterial Polyester Staple Fiber 11 Decitex from Japan

Antibacterial polyester staple fibres with triclosan or silver-ion treatment, 11 decitex, unprocessed for medical textiles. The antibacterial treatment does not remove them from tariff item 5503.20.00 as unprocessed polyester staple fibres.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

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Import Tips

• Ensure the antibacterial treatment does not constitute a finishing process that would remove the fibres from Chapter 55

• Have safety data sheets for the antibacterial agents available for CBSA and Health Canada review

• Confirm the fibres are not carded or combed to maintain classification under this item