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Tropical Print Polyester Poplin

Tropical Print Polyester Poplin is a woven poplin fabric made from polyester staple fibres, featuring tropical motif prints. Its plain weave construction classifies it under tariff item 5516.94.00, which covers printed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres. This fabric is suitable for summer apparel, shirts, and dresses.

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

If the tropical pattern is woven with yarns of different colours rather than printed

This heading covers woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres, other, of yarns of different colours, which would apply if the design is created by coloured yarns.

5514.22.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric contains less than 85% polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly with cotton, and weighs more than 170 g/m²

This heading covers woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, weighing more than 170 g/m², which may apply to heavier blends.

5407.61.10Same rate: Free

If the fabric is made from polyester filaments rather than staple fibres

This heading covers woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester filaments, which would apply if the fabric is woven from filament yarns.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the fabric is described as printed woven polyester staple poplin on all import documentation to avoid misclassification

• Provide the fabric's weight, weave count, and print details to CBSA for verification

• Check if the fabric qualifies for preferential duty rates under trade agreements based on its country of origin

Related Products under Tariff item 5516.94.00

Abstract Art Printed Poly Poplin

Abstract Art Printed Poly Poplin is a woven fabric made from polyester staple fibres, featuring abstract art prints. Its plain, non-square weave construction classifies it as a poplin or broadcloth under tariff item 5516.94.00, which covers printed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres. This fabric is commonly used in fashion garments such as blouses and shirts.

Abstract Printed Acrylic Blend Sheeting 155gsm

This is a printed woven sheeting fabric made primarily from acrylic staple fibres, weighing 155 gsm. It features a plain square weave construction with 40 threads per centimetre in both warp and weft, using yarn of average number 66. It is classified under tariff item 5516.94.00 as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres, specifically sheeting of a kind used in bedding or décor.

Acetate Printcloth for Dress Linings

This is a printed acetate staple fibre printcloth with a plain weave, weighing less than 170 g/m². It has a square construction with more than 33 single yarns per square centimetre, using yarn numbers between 43 and 68. It is classified under tariff item 5516.94.00 as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres, specifically printcloth used for dress linings.

Animal Print Viscose Poplin Fabric

Animal Print Viscose Poplin Fabric is a woven poplin made from viscose staple fibres, featuring animal print motifs. Its plain weave and printed pattern classify it under tariff item 5516.94.00, which covers printed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres. This lightweight fabric is commonly used in fashion blouses, dresses, and accessories.

Botanical Printed Polyester Broadcloth

Botanical Printed Polyester Broadcloth is a woven broadcloth fabric made from polyester staple fibres, featuring botanical prints. Its plain weave construction and printed design classify it under tariff item 5516.94.00, which covers printed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres. This fabric is suitable for apparel applications such as shirts and lightweight jackets.

Custom Printed Polyester Broadcloth Roll

Custom Printed Polyester Broadcloth Roll is a roll of woven broadcloth fabric made from polyester staple fibres, featuring custom-printed designs. Its plain, non-square weave construction classifies it under tariff item 5516.94.00, which covers printed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres. This fabric is imported in rolls for garment manufacturers producing custom apparel.