Acrylic-Wool Blend Suiting Fabric
Woven suiting fabric of acrylic staple fibres containing 39% wool, not combed, with a weight exceeding 170 g/m² and meeting broadcloth specifications. The acrylic component predominates by weight, so the fabric is classified under tariff item 5515.22.00 as a woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres mixed mainly with wool.
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 mixed mainly or solely with polyester staple fibres
The predominant secondary fibre would be polyester, not wool, leading to a different subheading within Chapter 55.
If the wool content exceeds 50% by weight
The fabric would then be classified as a woven fabric of carded wool or fine animal hair.
If the fabric is mixed with fibres other than wool or fine animal hair
Other synthetic staple fibre blends fall under the residual subheading of heading 55.15.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the exact weight per square metre and the fibre percentages on the customs entry, as these determine the classification
• For fabrics over 170 g/m², be prepared to provide a sample or technical data sheet to the CBSA upon request
• If the fabric is intended for apparel, verify whether any marking or labelling requirements apply under Canadian consumer packaging and labelling laws
Related Products under Tariff item 5515.22.00
Acrylic-Alpaca Hair Blend Fabric
This is a plain weave fabric made from acrylic staple fibers blended with 39% alpaca fine hair, suitable for outerwear. It falls under tariff item 5515.22.00 because it is a woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair.
Acrylic-Alpaca Wool Broadcloth
A broadcloth-style plain weave fabric not of square construction, made mainly of acrylic staple fibres with alpaca fine hair, weighing over 170 g/m² with a yarn number above 26. This fabric is popular for scarves and similar accessories, and it falls under the 'mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair' category.
Acrylic-Angora Blend Lightweight Cheesecloth
A lightweight, low-density cheesecloth weave made from acrylic and angora fibres, designed for filtration applications. The fabric's open construction and fibre blend place it under the 'mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair' subheading, despite its industrial use.
Acrylic-Cashmere Blend Broadcloth
This is a non-square plain weave broadcloth made from acrylic staple fibers with 42% cashmere, not combed, over 170 g/m² with yarn number above 26. It falls under tariff item 5515.22.00 because it is a woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with fine animal hair.
Acrylic Fine Hair Broadcloth
This is a broadcloth fabric made from acrylic staple fibers with 45% fine hair, not combed, and heavier weight. It is classified under tariff item 5515.22.00 because it is a woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with fine animal hair.
Acrylic-Merino Wool Printcloth
This is a plain weave printcloth made from acrylic staple fibers and 45% merino wool, weighing 150 g/m² with an average yarn count of 50 and over 33 singles per cm², under 168 cm width. It is classified under tariff item 5515.22.00 because it is a woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with wool.