Modacrylic Blue Denim Workwear Fabric
This is a flame-retardant woven fabric made from 90% modacrylic staple fibres, dyed blue denim, with a plain weave weighing over 170 g/m². It is classified under tariff item 5512.29.00 as a woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres containing 85% or more by weight of modacrylic staple fibres, other than unbleached, bleached or printed.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is unbleached or bleached
Unbleached or bleached modacrylic workwear fabric falls under subheading 5512.11.
If the fabric is printed
Printed modacrylic workwear fabric is classified under subheading 5512.19.
If the fabric is coated with flame-retardant plastics
Section XI Note 1(h) excludes such fabrics from Chapter 55.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• If the fabric is treated with flame-retardant chemicals, confirm this does not change its classification as a woven fabric of Chapter 55
• If the fabric is coated or laminated, it may be excluded from this heading
• Provide safety data sheets and fibre composition for CBSA review
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