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Modacrylic-Lambswool Industrial Yarn

Industrial-grade yarn of 68% modacrylic staple fibres and 32% lambswool for upholstery fabrics, not for retail. It is not put up for retail sale and is mixed mainly with fine animal hair, meeting the tariff item's requirements.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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5509.32.00Same rate: Free

If the lambswool is not considered fine animal hair.

This alternative covers modacrylic yarn mixed mainly with wool, which may apply if the lambswool is not fine animal hair.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the lambswool is fine animal hair under Canadian tariff definitions

• Keep records showing the yarn is not for retail sale (e.g

• industrial packaging)

• Ensure the modacrylic content predominates by weight to meet the 'mixed mainly with' condition

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