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Unbleached Acetate Printcloth Alternative

Unbleached plain weave acetate staple fabric under 170 g/m², average yarn 43-68, >33 singles per cm², square but wider than 168 cm avoiding printcloth note. This is a woven artificial staple fabric, unbleached or bleached.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

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

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5516.93.00Same rate: Free

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the fabric width exceeds 168 cm to avoid printcloth classification

• Confirm the yarn count and thread density for accurate classification

• Provide fabric specifications to CBSA for smooth clearance

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