Printed Acetate Rayon Broadcloth
This is a printed broadcloth fabric made entirely from acetate rayon staple fibers, featuring a plain weave construction that is not square. It is suitable for use in blouses and ties, and qualifies under this tariff item as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers containing 85% or more by weight of such fibers.
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 dyed a single uniform colour rather than printed
Dyed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres are classified under a different tariff item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric is properly declared as woven fabric of artificial staple fibres, with the percentage of acetate rayon stated
• Keep commercial invoices and packing lists ready for CBSA inspection
• Verify if the fabric requires any labelling under the Textile Labelling Act
Related Products under Tariff item 5516.14.00
Discharge Printed Acrylic Broadcloth
This is a fine plain weave broadcloth fabric made from 100% acrylic staple fibers, featuring discharge printing to create subtle patterns. It meets the broadcloth criteria with a non-square construction and suitable density, and falls under this tariff item as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers with 85% or more acrylic staple fiber content.
Discharge Printed Acrylic Cheesecloth
This is an open plain weave cheesecloth fabric made from 95% acrylic staple fibers, weighing under 170 g/m² with 33 or fewer ends and picks per square centimeter. It is discharge printed for crafts or filtration, and falls under this tariff item as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers with 85% or more acrylic staple fiber content.
Discharge Printed Modacrylic Blend Poplin
This is a flame-retardant poplin fabric made from 86% modacrylic staple fibers, featuring a plain weave construction with discharge printing for uniforms. It meets the poplin specifications and has high artificial fiber content, qualifying under this tariff item as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers with more than 85% modacrylic staple fiber content.
Discharge Printed Polyester Poplin Fabric
This is a plain weave fabric containing over 85% artificial staple fibers, specifically polyester, featuring discharge printing where color is removed to create patterns. It qualifies as poplin per chapter notes due to its construction, and falls under this tariff item as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers with more than 85% polyester staple fiber content.
Discharge Printed Polyester Printcloth
This is a lightweight plain weave printcloth fabric made from 88% polyester staple fibers, weighing under 170 g/m² with yarn numbers between 43 and 68 and more than 33 singles yarns per square centimeter. It features discharge printing and precisely matches the printcloth criteria, qualifying under this tariff item as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers with more than 85% polyester staple fiber content.
Discharge Printed Viscose Rayon Poplin for Apparel
This is a high-end poplin shirting fabric made from 90% viscose rayon staple fibers, featuring a plain weave construction with discharge printing in fine patterns. Its non-square construction excludes it from sheeting, and it meets the poplin/broadcloth criteria, qualifying under this tariff item as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers with more than 85% viscose staple fiber content.