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Uniform Broadcloth Poly Blend

This is an unbleached broadcloth fabric intended for uniforms, made from a blend of less than 85% modacrylic staple fibres with cotton. It has a poplin weave construction weighing over 170 g/m² with yarn counts above 26. The fabric may have flame-retardant properties due to the modacrylic content.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5516.42.00Same rate: Free

If the broadcloth is dyed a single uniform colour

Dyed broadcloth would be classified under the dyed subheading.

5516.43.00Same rate: Free

If the broadcloth is made from yarns of different colours

Broadcloth with yarns of different colours would fall under this subheading.

5516.44.00Same rate: Free

If the broadcloth is printed

Printed broadcloth would be classified under the printed subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the modacrylic staple fibre content is below 85% and that the fabric weight exceeds 170 g/m²

• If the fabric has flame-retardant properties, ensure any chemical treatments are declared

• Keep technical documentation on the weave and yarn count for CBSA inspection

Related Products under Tariff item 5516.41.00

Bedding Sheeting Fabric Bleached 68/32 Cotton-Poly 155cm

This is a bleached sheeting fabric for bedding, made from 68% cotton and 32% polyester staple fibres, measuring 155 cm in width. It weighs 146 g/m² and has a square plain weave construction with over 35 ends and picks per centimetre and a yarn count of 63. It is classified as wide sheeting under this tariff item.

Bleached 70/30 Cotton-Viscose Sheeting Fabric

This is a bleached sheeting fabric composed of 70% cotton and 30% viscose staple fibres, weighing 120 gsm with a square weave of 40 ends and picks per cm and an average yarn number of 60. It is used in medical garments and summer bedding due to its smooth drape, and it falls under tariff item 5516.41.00 as a bleached woven fabric of artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton.

Bleached Apparel Lining Sheeting Fabric

This lightweight bleached sheeting fabric weighs 90 gsm and is made from 68% cotton and 32% polyester staple fibres, with a square plain weave of 38 ends and picks per cm and a yarn number of 65. It is used as linings in shirts and dresses for comfort, and it qualifies under tariff item 5516.41.00 as a bleached woven fabric of artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton.

Bleached Cotton-Manmade Sheeting Fabric 100gsm

This plain weave sheeting fabric weighs 100 gsm and contains 70% cotton and 30% polyester staple fibres, meeting the square construction criteria with over 33 warp ends and picks per square centimetre. It is bleached and falls under tariff item 5516.41.00 as a bleached woven fabric of artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton.

Bleached Cotton-Manmade Sheeting Fabric 140 GSM

This is a bleached plain weave sheeting fabric weighing 140 g/m², made from 70% cotton and 30% artificial staple fibres. It exceeds 127 cm in width and meets the sheeting definition under Chapter 55 with a square construction. It is used for bedding, linens, and similar textile applications.

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.