Unbleached Acrylic-Merino Wool Broadcloth from Japan
This is an unbleached plain weave broadcloth made from 80% acrylic and 20% merino wool staple fibres, weighing 140 gsm and not of square construction. It is classified under tariff item 5516.31.00 because it is a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, and is unbleached or bleached.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Document the fibre composition and weave construction to support classification under 5516.31.00
• Ensure the fabric is not made up (e.g
• cut to shape) as that would change classification
• Verify if a Canadian textile labelling permit is needed for the end use