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Polyester-Cotton Printcloth Fabric

Polyester-cotton printcloth fabric in plain weave, weighing under 170 g/m² and containing less than 85% artificial staple fibres mixed with polyester man-made filaments. The fabric meets printcloth specifications with yarn numbers between 43 and 68 and over 33 singles per square centimetre. The different coloured yarns provide a multi-tone appearance for apparel use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5516.24.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is printed with a design

Printed fabrics are classified separately under this heading.

5516.22.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is dyed a solid colour

A single-colour dyed finish changes the classification.

5515.13.00Same rate: Free

If polyester staple fibres predominate by weight over artificial staple fibres

When polyester staple fibres dominate, the fabric falls under a different heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the yarn numbers fall within the 43-68 range and the thread count exceeds 33 singles per square centimetre

• Confirm the fabric weight is under 170 g/m² and the weave is plain

• Provide detailed fibre blend documentation to CBSA to support classification under this tariff item

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