Checkerboard Wool-Fine Hair Artificial Fabric
> A checkerboard-pattern woven fabric composed of 38% fine animal hair and 62% artificial staple fibres. The pattern is achieved through yarns of different colours, and the fabric is plain-woven for apparel use. It falls under this tariff item as it contains less than 85% artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with wool or fine animal hair, and is made of yarns of different colours.
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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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is dyed a single uniform colour rather than woven from yarns of different colours
This alternative applies to woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with wool or fine animal hair that are dyed, not made from yarns of different colours.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the fabric's fibre composition is clearly declared on the commercial invoice, as the CBSA may request laboratory analysis to verify the percentage of artificial staple fibres and fine animal hair
• Keep records of the yarn-dyeing process to substantiate that the colours are from different yarns, not printing
• If the fabric is imported as part of a garment, confirm whether the garment classification applies instead
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