Multi-Color Polyester Curtain Fabric
A lightweight woven fabric made from polyester staple fibres, featuring yarns of various colours in a simple stripe pattern. It is not jacquard or denim and is suitable for curtains. This fabric falls under tariff item 5515.19.00 as an 'other' woven fabric of polyester 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 polyester filament yarn instead of staple fibres
Fabrics of polyester filaments are classified in Chapter 54, not Chapter 55.
If the fabric is of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with viscose rayon staple fibres
Mixed fibre fabrics are classified according to the predominant fibre by weight.
If the fabric is made up into curtains
Made-up textile articles, such as curtains, are classified in Chapter 63.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric is classified as woven, not knitted or crocheted, and confirm it is made of polyester staple fibres
• Verify the yarn colours are distinct and not just a printed pattern, as printing may affect classification
• Keep detailed product specifications for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 5515.19.00
Blue Polyester Denim Fabric for Jeans
A woven blue denim fabric made from polyester staple fibres, weighing over 170 g/m² with a twill weave mimicking traditional cotton denim. It is classified under tariff item 5515.19.00 as an 'other' woven fabric of polyester staple fibres, specifically as blue denim.
Brushed Blue Polyester Denim Flannel
A napped blue denim fabric woven from polyester staple fibres, offering a soft flannel-like finish for shirts and linings. It is classified under tariff item 5515.19.00 as an 'other' woven fabric of polyester staple fibres, specifically as blue denim.
Colorblocked Polyester Dress Fabric
This woven fabric is made from polyester staple yarns in distinct color blocks, not jacquard or denim, for dressmaking. It is classified under tariff item 5515.19.00 as 'other' woven polyester staple fabric with yarns of different colors.
Confetti Polyester Party Decor Fabric
This festive woven polyester staple fabric has scattered multi-color yarn specks, resembling confetti, and is non-jacquard. It is lightweight and used for party backdrops, classified under tariff item 5515.19.00 as 'other' with yarns of different colors.
Craft Polyester Broadcloth
This is a plain weave polyester staple fabric that does not meet the specific definitions of poplin, broadcloth, sheeting, or printcloth due to its weight and yarn specifications. It is used for crafting and quilting projects, making it an 'other' woven fabric of polyester staple fibres under tariff item 5515.19.00.
Custom Polyester Broadcloth for Uniforms
This is a 130 gsm plain weave broadcloth made of polyester staple fibres with a thread count of 45x37 per cm, non-square, designed for work uniforms and chef jackets. It is dyed and falls under the category of poplin or broadcloth fabrics.