Bleached Acetate-Rayon Twill Fabric
Bleached twill weave fabric made from 72% acetate staple fibres and 28% rayon man-made filaments, weighing 175 g/m². The fabric has a soft drape suitable for blouses and is bleached to a clean white finish. It is classified under tariff item 5516.21.00 as a bleached woven fabric of artificial staple fibres containing less than 85% artificial staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is dyed a single colour
Dyed twill fabrics are classified under a different subheading.
If woven from yarns of different colours
Different coloured yarns change the classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the twill weave construction and ensure the fabric is not 'made up' within the meaning of Section XI Note 7
• Declare the exact weight and fibre composition, as acetate and rayon are both artificial fibres but may have different duty implications
• Keep a sample or technical datasheet available for CBSA verification
Related Products under Tariff item 5516.21.00
Acetate Staple-Silk Filament Printcloth
Bleached acetate artificial staple fabric with silk man-made filaments, in a printcloth construction weighing under 170 g/m² with a yarn number of 62. It has square plain weave with over 33 singles yarns per cm², and is intended for high-end fashion printing, making it classifiable under this tariff item.
Bleached Acetate Poplin Fabric
> A bleached poplin fabric made from acetate staple fibres (less than 85%) mixed with silk-like filaments, featuring a non-square plain weave with a yarn count above 26. It meets the poplin definition in the statistical notes, suitable for scarves.
Bleached Acrylic-Polyester Twill
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Bleached Acrylic Staple-Poly Sheeting Fabric
Bleached sheeting fabric with acrylic staple fibres under 85% by weight, mixed with polyamide filaments, in a plain weave with square construction exceeding 33 threads per cm². Weighing 170 g/m² or less with yarn number 68 or lower, it adheres to the statistical note for sheeting and is classifiable under this tariff item.
Bleached Acrylic-Viscose Sheeting Fabric
> A bleached plain weave sheeting fabric made from a blend of acrylic staple fibres (less than 85% by weight) and viscose filaments. The square construction with over 33 ends and picks per square centimetre and a weight of 150 g/m² qualify it as a sheeting fabric under tariff item 5516.21.00.
Bleached Artificial Cheesecloth Gauze
> A bleached, open plain weave fabric with 90 g/m² weight and 33 or fewer threads per square centimetre, made from artificial staple fibres mixed with man-made filaments. The open weave and light weight match the definition of cheesecloth under the statistical notes for this tariff item.