Polyester Filament and Modal Staple Dyed Printcloth Alternative from Mexico
Dyed plain weave fabric resembling printcloth specifications, with a weight of 170 g/m² or less, an average yarn number between 43 and 68, and over 33 singles per square cm. It contains less than 85% modal staple fibres mixed with polyester filaments. Although technically a poplin due to the filament mix, it is used similarly to printcloth and is classified under tariff item 5516.22.00 as a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with man-made filaments.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
Import Tips
• Confirm the fabric's construction details, including yarn count and density, to ensure it meets the specifications for this tariff item
• Provide the CBSA with a clear fibre composition breakdown to verify the modal staple content is below 85%
• Keep samples available for inspection if requested