Acrylic Uncut Weft Pile Upholstery Fabric from Japan
This is a woven upholstery fabric made from acrylic man-made fibers, featuring an uncut weft pile where the loops remain intact and have not been cut to create a standing pile. It is used in furniture manufacturing as a base material, with the loops often cut later during finishing to produce a textured surface. It falls under tariff item 5801.31.00 because it is a woven pile fabric of man-made fibers with uncut weft pile, as specified in the heading and chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the fabric is classified as uncut weft pile of man-made fibers, as cut pile or other constructions fall under different tariff items
• Provide a detailed product description and fiber composition to the CBSA to support the classification
• Verify the duty rate applies to the value of the goods in Canadian dollars, and consider using a customs broker for accurate clearance