Printed Cheesecloth-Style Poly-Cotton Fabric
This is a printed plain weave fabric with an open, cheesecloth-like structure, made from polyester staple fibres mixed with cotton. It weighs more than 170 g/m², which places it within the scope of heading 55.14 despite its open construction. The printed pattern and mixed fibre composition confirm classification under this tariff item.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is not of polyester staple fibres but of other synthetic staple fibres mixed with cotton.
This alternative covers woven fabrics of other synthetic staple fibres with cotton, printed, over 170 g/m².
If the fabric contains more than 85% polyester staple fibres by weight.
Fabrics with a higher polyester content fall under heading 55.15 for woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric's weight exceeds 170 g/m² and that polyester staple fibres account for less than 85% by weight, with cotton as the main other fibre
• Declare the fabric as 'printed' and provide a laboratory analysis if requested by the CBSA to confirm fibre content and weight
• Verify whether the fabric is classifiable under Chapter 55 or excluded by Section XI notes, such as if it is coated or laminated
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