Bleached Cotton-Modal Fabric
This is a bleached woven fabric composed of 70% modal staple fibres and 30% cotton, with modal being an artificial staple fibre. It falls under tariff item 5516.41.00 as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, and is unbleached or bleached.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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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
Dyed fabrics of artificial staple fibres mixed with cotton fall under a different tariff item.
If the fabric is woven with yarns of different colours
Fabrics with yarns of different colours are classified separately.
If the fabric is printed
Printed fabrics are classified under a distinct tariff item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric is clearly labelled with fibre composition and weight to support classification
• Declare the fabric as bleached to avoid misclassification
• Verify the modal content is below 85% to stay within this tariff item
Related Products under Tariff item 5516.41.00
Bleached Cotton-Viscose Sheeting Fabric
This is a bleached plain weave sheeting fabric made of 75% viscose staple fibres and 25% cotton, weighing 160 gsm with a square construction exceeding 33 ends and picks per cm. It qualifies as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres containing less than 85% artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly with cotton, and is bleached, fitting the sheeting definition in Chapter 55.
Bleached Poly-Cotton Broadcloth Shirt Fabric
This is a bleached plain weave broadcloth fabric made of polyester staple fibres (less than 85%) mixed solely with cotton, not of square construction and meeting poplin or broadcloth definitions. It falls under tariff item 5516.41.00 as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres containing less than 85% artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly with cotton, and is bleached, suitable for dress shirts.
Bleached Rayon-Cotton Shirting
This is a bleached poplin shirting fabric composed of 72% rayon staple fibres and 28% cotton, weighing 155 gsm with a plain weave that is not square. It falls under tariff item 5516.41.00 as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres containing less than 85% artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly with cotton, and is bleached, suitable for apparel use.
Bleached Viscose-Cotton Bed Sheet Fabric
This is a bleached sheeting fabric for bed linens, made of 78% viscose staple fibres and 22% cotton, weighing 165 gsm with a square weave exceeding 33 picks per cm and an average yarn number of 62. It falls under tariff item 5516.41.00 as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres containing less than 85% artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly with cotton, and is bleached, matching the sheeting definition.
Dress Poplin Fabric Blend
This is a bleached poplin fabric made of 75% cotton and 25% polyester staple fibres, with a non-square plain weave fitting broadcloth specifications. It falls under tariff item 5516.41.00 as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres containing less than 85% artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly with cotton, and is bleached, suitable for formal dress.
Industrial Poly-Cotton Broadcloth Roll
This is an unbleached broadcloth roll made of 80% cotton and 20% acrylic staple fibres (less than 85% artificial), with a plain weave poplin construction. It falls under tariff item 5516.41.00 as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres containing less than 85% artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly with cotton, and is unbleached, suitable for bulk industrial use.