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Printed Polyester Cheesecloth from Japan

A lightweight printed plain weave fabric made from polyester staple fibres, weighing 170 g/m² or less with 33 or fewer ends and picks per cm, matching the cheesecloth definition. It is classified under tariff item 5516.94.00 as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

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Import Tips

• Verify the thread count is 33 or fewer per cm to confirm cheesecloth classification

• Provide the fabric's weight and weave details to the CBSA to avoid misclassification