Acrylic Staple Fiber Poplin
A 100% acrylic staple fibre poplin fabric with a plain weave that is not square, commonly used in suiting. Its high synthetic content and non-specific weave place it under this tariff item as 'other' woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres.
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 made of acrylic staple fibres and is unbleached or bleached
This alternative applies to unbleached or bleached acrylic staple fibre fabrics with 85% or more content.
If the fabric is made of other synthetic staple fibres and is dyed
Covers dyed fabrics of other synthetic staple fibres with 85% or more content.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the acrylic staple fibre content is at least 85% by weight
• Provide weave construction details to distinguish from square constructions
• Prepare a technical datasheet for CBSA verification
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100% Polyester Poplin Fabric
A plain weave polyester fabric weighing over 170 g/m² with an average yarn number above 26, not of square construction. Certified as poplin per chapter notes, it contains 85% or more synthetic staple fibres, making it classifiable under this tariff item as 'other' woven fabrics.
Heavyweight Polyester Broadcloth
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High-Density Polyester Mesh
A woven mesh fabric with 86% polyester staple fibres, exceeding poplin specifications and not fitting other defined types. Its high synthetic staple content and 'other' weave structure place it under this tariff item.
Modacrylic Flame-Retardant Fabric
A 100% modacrylic staple fibre woven fabric with flame-retardant properties, not fitting specific named types. Its high synthetic staple content and 'other' classification place it under this tariff item.
Napped Polyester Upholstery Fabric
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Polyester Cheesecloth Fabric
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