Patchwork Polyester Staple Weave
Patchwork Polyester Staple Weave is a plain weave fabric made from polyester staple fibres with custom dyed yarns in patchwork colours, including multiple reds and blues excluding denim tones. The fabric weighs under 170 g/m² and is not jacquard. It is classified under tariff item 5512.99.00 as a woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, with yarns of different colours.
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 woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres are classified under subheading 5512.11, which may apply if the fabric is not coloured.
If the fabric is printed
Printed woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres fall under subheading 5512.19, which is distinct from fabrics with yarns of different colours.
If the fabric is blended with other fibres
If the fabric contains less than 85% synthetic staple fibres but is blended with other fibres, heading 5515 may apply for woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with other fibres.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the polyester staple fibre content is at least 85% by weight to qualify for this tariff item
• Provide the CBSA with a detailed fabric specification sheet, including weave type, weight, and yarn colours
• Keep records of the fabric's construction for customs verification
Related Products under Tariff item 5512.99.00
100% Polyester Blue Denim Fabric
This is a woven fabric made entirely from polyester staple fibres, dyed in a classic blue denim shade with a twill weave construction and a weight exceeding 170 g/m². It is classified under tariff item 5512.99.00 because it contains 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres and is not covered by more specific subheadings.
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.
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.
Assorted Color Polyester Utility Fabric
Assorted Color Polyester Utility Fabric is a heavyweight plain weave textile made from polyester staple fibres, weighing over 170 g/m². The fabric features yarns of multiple colours (brown, green, beige) with an average yarn count above 26, and is neither cabled nor jacquard or denim. It falls under tariff item 5512.99.00 as a woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, with yarns of different colours.
Automotive Seat Cover Blue Denim Polyester
This is a specialized blue denim fabric made from 87% polyester staple fibres, engineered for car seat covers with UV resistance and a twill structure. It is classified under tariff item 5512.99.00 because it contains 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres and is not covered by more specific subheadings.
Bag and Tote Blue Denim Polyester Material
This is a versatile 230 gsm blue denim woven from 86% polyester staple fibres, intended for handbags, backpacks, and totes. It is classified under tariff item 5512.99.00 because it contains 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres and is not covered by more specific subheadings.