Printed Polyester-Wool Blend Suiting Fabric from Japan
This woven fabric blends 70% polyester staple fibres with 30% wool, printed with a subtle herringbone pattern, weighing approximately 220 gsm, for suiting. It is classified under tariff item 5516.34.00 because it is a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fine animal hair.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• For suiting fabric, ensure it is not 'made up' if cut to pattern; see Section XI Note 7
• Keep fibre composition certificates to prove polyester is below 85%
• If the fabric is imported for suits, check if it requires any special labelling or testing under Canadian standards