Woven Polyester-Alpaca Suiting Fabric
A suiting fabric woven from polyester staple fibres mixed solely with alpaca hair, a fine animal hair. The plain weave is not of the defined types such as poplin or broadcloth. It is classified under tariff item 5515.13.00 as a woven fabric of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is mixed with fibres other than wool or fine animal hair
This heading covers other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres not mixed with wool or fine animal hair.
If the fabric contains more alpaca than polyester by weight
Section note 2 requires classification by the predominant textile material by weight.
If the fabric is made of artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with polyester
This heading covers woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with polyester.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the alpaca hair is classified as fine animal hair under the tariff
• Document the weave construction and fibre percentages
• Consider obtaining a ruling from the CBSA to confirm classification
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