Merino Wool Synthetic Cheesecloth Blend
>- This lightweight open plain weave fabric is made from 38% merino wool and synthetic staple fibers, weighing 120 gsm with 33 ends and picks per cm or less, fitting the cheesecloth definition. It is classified under tariff item 5515.99.00 as "Other" woven fabric of synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with wool, suitable for applications like apparel or light curtains.
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 mixed mainly with wool and is of a type used for technical purposes
Subheading for synthetic staple fabrics mixed mainly with wool, which may apply if the fabric is not considered 'Other'.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• >- Confirm the fabric's open weave and weight to ensure it meets the cheesecloth definition, which affects classification
• Declare the merino wool content accurately, as it exceeds the 36% threshold for "mixed mainly with wool." If the fabric is used for medical purposes, ensure compliance with Canadian health regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 5515.99.00
Alpaca Blend Synthetic Suiting Fabric
>- This woven suiting fabric is made from a blend of 50% alpaca fine animal hair and synthetic staple fibers, weighing 180 gsm with a plain weave that does not meet the poplin or broadcloth exclusions. It falls under tariff item 5515.99.00 as "Other" woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with fine animal hair, not elsewhere specified.
Animal Hair Synthetic Lining Fabric
>- This lightweight twill weave lining fabric contains 36.5% mohair fine animal hair blended with synthetic staple fibers, weighing 145 gsm. As a twill weave, it does not fall under plain weave categories, making it an "Other" woven fabric of synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with fine animal hair under tariff item 5515.99.00.
Cashmere-Synthetic Drapery Sheeting
>- This heavy sheeting fabric is made from 41% cashmere and synthetic staple fibers, weighing 200 gsm with a square weave exceeding 33 threads per cm and a yarn number of 60. It does not meet the sheeting definition due to its weight and construction, so it is classified as "Other" woven fabric of synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with fine animal hair under tariff item 5515.99.00.
Cheesecloth-Style Wool-Mixed Synthetic Gauze
>- This open plain weave synthetic staple fabric is made with 39% wool, weighing under 170 g/m² with 33 ends and picks per cm or less, akin to cheesecloth but wool-mixed. It is classified under tariff item 5515.99.00 as "Other" woven fabric of synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with wool, used for medical wraps or similar.
Fine Animal Hair Synthetic Sheeting
>- This square construction plain weave fabric is made from 45% cashmere fine animal hair and synthetic staple fibers, weighing 160 gsm with over 33 ends and picks per cm and an average yarn number of 65. It meets the sheeting definition but is classified under tariff item 5515.99.00 as "Other" woven fabric of synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with fine animal hair, as it is not specifically excluded.
Heavyweight Wool-Synthetic Blend Curtain Fabric
>- This not-combed woven fabric combines synthetic staples (55%) with 42% wool, plain weave over 170 g/m², not square or multiple yarns. It is classified under tariff item 5515.99.00 as "Other" woven fabric of synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with wool, durable for curtains.