Modacrylic-Alpaca Wool Poplin from China
Poplin weave fabric blending modacrylic staple fibres with 37% alpaca wool, not combed, lightweight at under 170 g/m² with an unbalanced weave. The modacrylic 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 fine animal hair.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
Import Tips
• Confirm that the alpaca wool qualifies as fine animal hair under the Customs Tariff, as this affects the classification
• Provide a fibre analysis certificate to the CBSA to substantiate the modacrylic and alpaca percentages
• If the fabric is put up for retail sale in small pieces, check whether it qualifies as 'made up' under Section XI Note 7, which could change the tariff classification