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Combed Acrylic-Wool Poplin Fabric

Plain weave poplin fabric made from combed acrylic staple fibres mixed with over 36% wool, weighing under 170 g/m² with more than 33 ends and picks per cm². 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 CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5515.29.00Same rate: Free

If the wool content exceeds 50% by weight

The fabric would then be classified as a woven fabric of wool.

5515.13.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is mixed mainly or solely with polyester staple fibres

The predominant secondary fibre would be polyester, not wool.

5516.43.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is woven from artificial staple fibres instead of synthetic ones

Artificial staple fibres (e.g., viscose) fall under heading 55.16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the fibre composition is clearly stated on the commercial invoice, as the CBSA relies on weight percentages to confirm classification

• Keep a laboratory test report from an accredited lab to support the declared acrylic and wool content

• 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.