Dyed Merino Wool-Viscose Dress Fabric
A lightweight woven dress fabric made from 60% viscose staple fibres and 40% merino wool, dyed in solid colours. It falls under tariff item 5516.32.00 because it contains less than 85% artificial staple fibres, is mixed mainly with fine animal hair, and is dyed.
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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May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 5516320000; Equal To 5516320000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is woven from yarns of different colours
This alternative applies when the fabric is made from yarns of different colours rather than being dyed in the piece.
If the fabric is printed
Printed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres are classified separately from dyed fabrics.
If the fabric contains less than 85% artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with man-made filaments
If the blend includes man-made filaments instead of wool or fine animal hair, this heading may apply.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric is dyed in the piece and not printed, as printed fabrics fall under a different tariff item
• Verify the fibre composition with a lab test to confirm the viscose content is below 85% by weight
• Keep commercial invoices and origin documents ready for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 5516.32.00
Combed Cashmere Blend Dyed Woven Fabric
This is a high-end dyed woven fabric composed of 36% combed cashmere (fine animal hair) and artificial staple fibres, woven for scarves. It is classified under tariff item 5516.32.00 because it contains less than 85% artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with fine animal hair and is dyed. The combed cashmere gives the fabric a luxurious hand-feel suitable for premium accessories.
Combed Wool Blend Dyed Suiting Fabric
This is a tailored suiting material that is dyed, featuring 42% combed wool mixed with viscose staple fibres under 85%. It is classified under tariff item 5516.32.00 because it contains less than 85% artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with wool and is dyed. The plain weave construction makes it suitable for suiting applications.
Combed Wool-Mix Dyed Broadcloth
This is a dyed broadcloth woven fabric with 38% combed fine animal hair and the balance in artificial staple fibres, in a plain weave that is not of square construction. It is classified under tariff item 5516.32.00 because it contains less than 85% artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with fine animal hair and is dyed. The fabric is suitable for apparel such as shirts or blouses.
Dyed 40% Combed Wool Rayon Blend
This is a smooth dyed woven fabric of 40% combed wool and 60% rayon staple fibres, ideal for blouses. It is classified under tariff item 5516.32.00 because it contains less than 85% artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with wool and is dyed. The combed wool provides a fine, smooth texture suitable for lightweight garments.
Dyed 45% Wool 55% Viscose Suiting Twill
> A dyed twill weave fabric blending 45% fine wool with 55% viscose staple fibres, not combed, designed for tailored suits. The fabric contains less than 85% artificial staple fibres and is mixed mainly or solely with wool, meeting the subheading's criteria. Its dyed condition places it under this tariff item.
Dyed 50/50 Wool Polyester Dress Fabric
> A dyed plain weave fabric with 50% wool and 50% polyester staple fibres, not combed, for women's dresses, weighing less than 170 g/m². The fabric contains less than 85% artificial staple fibres and is mixed mainly or solely with wool, meeting the subheading's requirements. Its dyed condition places it under this tariff item.