Cashmere Blend Polyester Checkered Dress Fabric from Japan
A lightweight dress fabric woven from yarns of different colours, composed of cashmere blended with polyester staple fibres where the polyester content is less than 85% by weight. The multi-coloured yarns create a checkered pattern, and the fabric is suitable for apparel such as dresses. It is classified under tariff item 5516.33.00 as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with wool or fine animal hair, made from yarns of different colours.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the fabric's fibre composition is clearly stated on the commercial invoice, as classification depends on the percentage of artificial staple fibres (less than 85%) and the predominance of wool or fine animal hair
• Verify that the fabric is not 'made up' (e.g
• cut to shape or hemmed), as that would shift classification to a later chapter
• If the fabric contains rubber or plastic coatings, it may be excluded from Chapter 55