Viscose Printcloth with Spandex Filaments
Unbleached printcloth woven from viscose staple fibres (75%) and spandex man-made filaments (25%), in a plain weave weighing 160 g/m². The fabric has an average yarn number of 50 and more than 34 single yarns per cm², meeting the definition of printcloth. It is classified under tariff item 5516.21.00 as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres containing less than 85% artificial staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments, unbleached.
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 uniform colour
Dyed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments are classified separately.
If the fabric is woven from yarns of different colours
Fabrics with yarns of different colours fall under a different subheading within the same group.
If the fabric is printed in the piece
Printed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments are classified under this item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric is truly unbleached and not treated with any dye or finish that could change its classification
• Declare the exact fibre composition by weight, as the 85% threshold for artificial staple fibres is critical
• Keep mill certificates or lab test reports ready to support the declared composition if requested by the CBSA
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