Acetate Filament and Rayon Staple Dyed Sheeting
> This is a dyed plain weave sheeting fabric weighing under 170 g/m², with a square construction and over 33 ends and picks per cm. It is made mainly of acetate man-made filaments mixed with less than 85% rayon staple fibers, placing it under tariff item 5516.22.00 for dyed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers mixed mainly 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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is unbleached rather than dyed
Tariff item 5516.21.00 covers unbleached woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers.
If the fabric is of yarns of different colours
This alternative applies when the fabric features yarns of different colours, not a single dyed colour.
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's weight and thread count are accurately documented to confirm classification under 5516.22.00
• Provide a laboratory analysis of fiber composition if requested by CBSA
• Keep commercial invoices with detailed product descriptions to expedite customs clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 5516.22.00
Acrylic Filament and Viscose Staple Dyed Lining
> This lightweight dyed lining fabric weighs less than 170 g/m² and contains less than 85% viscose staple fibers mixed with acrylic man-made filaments. It has a plain weave with a density over 33 threads per cm but does not qualify as a printcloth due to yarn number, making it classifiable under tariff item 5516.22.00 for dyed artificial staple fiber fabrics.
Custom Dyed Poplin for Shirts
> This tailored dyed poplin fabric mixes 70% viscose staple with 30% nylon filaments, has a plain weave, is not square, and weighs over 170 g/m². It is ideal for dress shirts and meets the poplin/broadcloth definition, placing it under tariff item 5516.22.00.
Dyed Polyester-Cotton Poplin Broadcloth
> This plain weave fabric is dyed and contains less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments like polyester. It weighs over 170 g/m² with an average yarn number above 26, qualifying as poplin or broadcloth and classifiable under tariff item 5516.22.00.
Dyed Rayon-Polyester Broadcloth
> This dyed broadcloth fabric has a plain weave with less than 85% rayon artificial staple fibers mixed solely with polyester filaments. It weighs over 170 g/m² with an average yarn number above 26 and a non-square construction, fitting the poplin/broadcloth definition and tariff item 5516.22.00.
Everyday Apparel Poplin Dyed
> This versatile dyed poplin broadcloth mixes 65% viscose staple with polyester filaments and has a plain weave. It avoids exclusions in statistical notes and is used for blouses, making it classifiable under tariff item 5516.22.00 for dyed artificial staple fiber fabrics.
Fashion Dyed Poplin Voile
> This lightweight dyed poplin-style broadcloth contains 60% modal staple fibers mixed with filament silk-like polyester. It has a plain weave that is not square, weighs under 170 g/m², but has over 33 ends and picks per cm, excluding it from light exclusions and placing it under tariff item 5516.22.00.