Combed Wool-Polyester Printcloth Blend
A combed printcloth-style fabric weighing 170 g/m² or less, with an average yarn number between 50 and 68, more than 33 singles yarns per cm², and a square weave, containing 36% wool and 64% acrylic staple fibres. This fabric is classified under tariff item 5515.99.00 as an 'other' woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres mixed mainly with wool, combed.
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 wool content exceeds 50% by weight
Woven fabrics of combed wool with a majority wool content would fall in Chapter 51.
If the fabric is mixed mainly with fine animal hair rather than wool
This heading covers woven fabrics of acrylic staple fibres mixed mainly with fine animal hair.
If the fabric contains continuous acrylic filaments rather than staple fibres
Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn are classified in Chapter 54.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• The printcloth construction is defined by weight, yarn number, and thread count; ensure these specifications are accurately documented
• The fabric must be in the piece, not made up, to remain in Chapter 55
• Keep records of the fibre blend and combing process for CBSA verification
Related Products under Tariff item 5515.99.00
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> A woven suiting fabric made from a blend of 50% alpaca fine animal hair and synthetic staple fibres, weighing 180 gsm with a plain weave construction. It is not a poplin or broadcloth, so it qualifies as an "other" woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres mixed mainly with fine animal hair. This fabric is suitable for tailored garments such as suits and jackets.
Alpaca Blend Viscose Twill Fabric
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Alpaca-Synthetic Staple Blend Fabric
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> A lightweight twill weave lining fabric composed of 36.5% mohair (fine animal hair) and synthetic staple fibres, weighing 145 gsm. The twill weave distinguishes it from plain weave fabrics, and the fine animal hair content meets the threshold for classification under this tariff item. It is intended for use as a garment lining.
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