Chapter 5516 — Customs Tariff Headings

Bleached Acrylic Broadcloth Lining

Bleached acrylic broadcloth for garment linings, woven in a plain weave with a non-square construction. The fabric contains 89% acrylic staple fibres, exceeding the 85% threshold for classification under this tariff item.

Bleached Acrylic Cheesecloth Gauze

Bleached acrylic cheesecloth for crafts, a low-density plain weave fabric weighing under 170 g/m² with 33 or fewer ends and picks per cm. The open weave structure and bleached finish make it suitable for art projects and light filtration.

Bleached High-Count Viscose Staple Poplin

Bleached viscose staple poplin for shirting, a plain weave fabric with a non-square construction containing 92% artificial staple fibres. The fabric exceeds 170 g/m² and has an average yarn number above 26, meeting the poplin definition in the chapter notes.

Bleached Rayon Cheesecloth-Style Fabric

Lightweight bleached rayon staple fibre gauze-like fabric weighing under 170 g/m² with 33 or fewer ends and picks per cm. The 88% artificial fibre content and open weave make it suitable for medical wipes and similar applications.

Bleached Viscose Printcloth Base

Bleached viscose staple printcloth base fabric, under 168 cm wide, containing 95% artificial fibres. The square construction and yarn count between 43 and 68 make it suitable for digital printing, though it is imported in its bleached state.

Bleached Viscose Staple Fiber Sheeting Fabric

Square construction plain weave fabric from 90% bleached viscose staple fibres, weighing under 170 g/m² with more than 33 ends and picks per cm. The yarn number is 68 or lower, fitting the sheeting definition in the statistical notes.

Unbleached 100% Acrylic Staple Fiber Poplin

Plain weave fabric made from 100% unbleached acrylic staple fibres, exceeding 85% artificial staple fibre content and weighing over 170 g/m². The yarn number is above 26, qualifying the fabric as poplin per Chapter 55 notes.

Unbleached Acrylic Printcloth Alternative

Plain weave unbleached acrylic staple fibre fabric at 150 g/m² with 50 singles yarns per cm and yarn numbers between 50 and 65. The square construction matches printcloth specifications, though the fabric is unprinted and used as a base for apparel.

Unbleached Acrylic Staple Sheeting Roll

Wide unbleached acrylic sheeting fabric weighing over 170 g/m² with a square construction, containing 87% staple fibres. The heavy weight and durable weave make it suitable for upholstery applications.

Unbleached Modacrylic Staple Broadcloth

Unbleached modacrylic staple fibre broadcloth in a plain weave with non-square construction, weighing over 170 g/m² with yarn numbers above 26. The fabric contains at least 85% artificial fibres and is used for fire-retardant linings.

Unbleached Rayon Poplin Shirt Fabric

Unbleached rayon poplin for shirts, a plain weave fabric with a non-square construction. The fabric's weight and yarn count meet poplin specifications, and it contains 100% artificial staple fibres.

Unbleached Rayon Staple Cheesecloth

Unbleached rayon cheesecloth with 33 or fewer ends and picks per cm, weighing under 170 g/m². The 100% artificial staple fibre content and open weave make it suitable for straining and filtration applications.

Unbleached Viscose Broadcloth

Unbleached viscose broadcloth for linings, a plain weave fabric with a non-square construction. The fabric contains 85% or more artificial staple fibres and meets poplin/broadcloth specifications in the chapter notes.

Unbleached Viscose Sheeting for Curtains

Heavy unbleached viscose sheeting for curtains, weighing over 170 g/m² with a square construction. The fabric's high artificial staple fibre content and durable weave make it suitable for drapery applications.

100% Polyester Dyed Poplin Fabric

This is a plain weave poplin fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibers, dyed in a uniform colour. It weighs over 170 g/m² and has a non-square construction, meeting the definition of poplin in Chapter 55 notes. It is used in apparel such as shirts and blouses.

Automotive Dyed Polyester Staple Seat Fabric

This is a durable woven fabric made from 85% or more polyester staple fibres, dyed for automotive seat covers. It is a plain weave construction, though it may have special finishes for durability and flame resistance. It falls under this item as a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres.

Curtain Dyed Acetate Staple Voile Fabric

This is a sheer voile fabric made from 85% or more acetate staple fibres, dyed for curtain use. It is a plain weave with an open construction, allowing light to pass through. It falls under this item as a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres.

Dyed Acetate Staple Cheesecloth Alternative

This is an open plain weave fabric made from 90% acetate staple fibres, dyed and mimicking cheesecloth. It has more than 33 ends and picks per cm, distinguishing it from cheesecloth, and weighs under 170 g/m². It is used in filtration applications and falls under this item as a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres.

Dyed Acrylic Staple Fiber Sheeting Fabric

This is a plain weave sheeting fabric made from 90% acrylic staple fibres, dyed and with a square construction. It has more than 33 ends and picks per cm and weighs under 170 g/m². It is used for bed linens and falls under this item as a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres.

Dyed Acrylic Staple Poplin Upholstery

This is a heavy poplin fabric made from 85% or more acrylic staple fibres, dyed for upholstery use. It is a plain weave with a non-square construction and weighs over 170 g/m². It falls under this item as a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres.

Dyed Modal Staple Fiber Printcloth Base

This is a plain weave fabric made from 85% or more modal staple fibres, dyed and meeting printcloth specifications except for printing. It has a square construction, weighs under 170 g/m², and has a yarn number between 43 and 68. It is used as a base for apparel printing and falls under this item as a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres.

Dyed Polyester Broadcloth for Dress Shirts

This is a fine, plain weave broadcloth made from 100% polyester staple fibres, dyed and with a non-square construction. It is commonly used in men's dress shirts for its crisp appearance. It falls under this item as a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres.

Dyed Polyester Staple Shirting Fabric

This is a standard dyed shirting fabric made from 85% or more polyester staple fibres, plain weave. It is used for shirts and blouses. It falls under this item as a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres.

Dyed Rayon Staple Broadcloth

This is a fine broadcloth made from 85% or more rayon staple fibres, dyed and with a plain weave. It is used in linings and interfacings. It falls under this item as a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres.

Dyed Viscose Staple Poplin for Blouses

This is a dyed poplin fabric made from 85% or more viscose staple fibres, plain weave and not square. It weighs over 170 g/m² and is used for women's blouses. It falls under this item as a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres.

Fashion Dyed Viscose Staple Chiffon-like Woven

This is a lightweight woven fabric made from 85% or more viscose staple fibres, dyed and resembling chiffon. It is used in apparel. It falls under this item as a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres.

Heavy Dyed Polyester Staple Twill Fabric

This is a dyed twill fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibres, containing 85% or more artificial staple fibres. It is used for upholstery due to its durability. It falls under this item as a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres, as the item covers all weaves, not just plain weaves.

Industrial Dyed Polyester Staple Filter Fabric

This is a dyed plain weave fabric made from 85% or more polyester staple fibres, used for filtration. It has a low density but is classified as dyed. It falls under this item as a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres.

Medical Grade Dyed Artificial Staple Gauze

This is a dyed gauze weave fabric made from 85% or more polyester staple fibres, used for medical wraps. It is a plain weave and falls under this item as a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres.

Colorful Rayon Quilting Fabric

This is a woven fabric made from rayon staple fibres, with yarns of different colours creating a colourful pattern. It is classified under tariff item 5516.13.00 because it is a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres, specifically one made of yarns of different colours. The fabric contains at least 85% artificial staple fibres by weight, meeting the requirements for this heading.

Mixed Color Rayon Broadcloth Lining

This is a rayon staple broadcloth lining fabric woven with yarns of different colours, making it a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres. It falls under tariff item 5516.13.00 because it is made of yarns of different colours and contains over 85% artificial staple fibres. The plain weave construction and lightweight nature make it suitable for garment linings.

Mixed Yarn Polyester Craft Cloth

This is a lightweight plain weave craft cloth made from polyester staple fibres with mixed colour yarns. It is classified under tariff item 5516.13.00 as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres made of yarns of different colours. The fabric contains at least 85% artificial staple fibres, meeting the requirements for this heading.

Multicolor Acrylic Cheesecloth Substitute

This is a lightweight plain weave fabric made from acrylic staple fibres with yarns of different colours, serving as a cheesecloth substitute. It is classified under tariff item 5516.13.00 because it is a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres made of yarns of different colours. The fabric exceeds 85% artificial staple fibre content, qualifying for this heading.

Multicolored Polyester Poplin Fabric

This is a plain weave fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibres with yarns of different colours, weighing less than 170 g/m². It is classified under tariff item 5516.13.00 as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres made of yarns of different colours. The fabric qualifies as poplin due to its non-square construction and meets the 85% artificial staple fibre requirement.

Multicolored Polyester Utility Fabric

This is a general woven polyester staple fabric with different colour yarns, used for crafts and bags. It is classified under tariff item 5516.13.00 because it is a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres made of yarns of different colours. The fabric contains at least 85% artificial staple fibres, meeting the requirements for this heading.

Multitone Acrylic Bag Lining

This is an acrylic staple fabric for bag linings, woven in plain weave with multitone yarns. It is classified under tariff item 5516.13.00 as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres made of yarns of different colours. The fabric contains over 85% artificial staple fibres, qualifying for this heading.

Polychromatic Polyester Sheeting for Curtains

This is a square construction polyester staple sheeting with yarns of different colours, used for lightweight curtains. It is classified under tariff item 5516.13.00 because it is a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres made of yarns of different colours. The fabric contains at least 85% artificial staple fibres and meets the sheeting specifications.

Polychrome Acrylic Upholstery Sheeting

This is an acrylic staple sheeting for upholstery, woven in square construction with different colour yarns. It is classified under tariff item 5516.13.00 as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres made of yarns of different colours. The fabric contains over 85% artificial staple fibres, qualifying for this heading.

Polychrome Polyester Printcloth Alternative

This is a polyester staple fabric woven with yarns of varying colours, mimicking printcloth specifications. It is classified under tariff item 5516.13.00 because it is a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres made of yarns of different colours. The fabric contains over 85% artificial staple fibres and meets the printcloth specifications.

Rainbow Acrylic Printcloth Fabric

This is an acrylic staple fabric woven with multicoloured yarns, meeting printcloth specifications. It is classified under tariff item 5516.13.00 as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres made of yarns of different colours. The fabric contains 87% artificial staple fibres, qualifying for this heading.

Rainbow Rayon Staple Sheeting

This is a plain weave sheeting fabric made from rayon staple yarns of different colours, used in bedding. It is classified under tariff item 5516.13.00 because it is a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres made of yarns of different colours. The fabric contains 88% artificial staple fibres and meets the sheeting specifications.

Variegated Acrylic Broadcloth

This is a plain weave broadcloth made from acrylic staple fibres with yarns in multiple colours. It is classified under tariff item 5516.13.00 as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres made of yarns of different colours. The fabric contains over 85% artificial staple fibres and meets the broadcloth specifications.

Variegated Viscose Scarf Fabric

This is a light viscose staple woven fabric with yarns of different colours, used for scarves. It is classified under tariff item 5516.13.00 because it is a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres made of yarns of different colours. The fabric contains 92% artificial staple fibres and has a plain weave poplin-style construction.

Variegated Viscose Staple Poplin

This is a high artificial staple content viscose fabric, plain woven with different colour yarns, used in fashion shirts and linings. It is classified under tariff item 5516.13.00 as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres made of yarns of different colours. The fabric contains 90% artificial staple fibres and has a non-square construction qualifying as poplin.

Discharge Printed Acrylic Broadcloth

This is a fine plain weave broadcloth fabric made from 100% acrylic staple fibers, featuring discharge printing to create subtle patterns. It meets the broadcloth criteria with a non-square construction and suitable density, and falls under this tariff item as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers with 85% or more acrylic staple fiber content.

Discharge Printed Acrylic Cheesecloth

This is an open plain weave cheesecloth fabric made from 95% acrylic staple fibers, weighing under 170 g/m² with 33 or fewer ends and picks per square centimeter. It is discharge printed for crafts or filtration, and falls under this tariff item as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers with 85% or more acrylic staple fiber content.

Discharge Printed Modacrylic Blend Poplin

This is a flame-retardant poplin fabric made from 86% modacrylic staple fibers, featuring a plain weave construction with discharge printing for uniforms. It meets the poplin specifications and has high artificial fiber content, qualifying under this tariff item as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers with more than 85% modacrylic staple fiber content.

Discharge Printed Polyester Poplin Fabric

This is a plain weave fabric containing over 85% artificial staple fibers, specifically polyester, featuring discharge printing where color is removed to create patterns. It qualifies as poplin per chapter notes due to its construction, and falls under this tariff item as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers with more than 85% polyester staple fiber content.

Discharge Printed Polyester Printcloth

This is a lightweight plain weave printcloth fabric made from 88% polyester staple fibers, weighing under 170 g/m² with yarn numbers between 43 and 68 and more than 33 singles yarns per square centimeter. It features discharge printing and precisely matches the printcloth criteria, qualifying under this tariff item as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers with more than 85% polyester staple fiber content.

Discharge Printed Viscose Rayon Poplin for Apparel

This is a high-end poplin shirting fabric made from 90% viscose rayon staple fibers, featuring a plain weave construction with discharge printing in fine patterns. Its non-square construction excludes it from sheeting, and it meets the poplin/broadcloth criteria, qualifying under this tariff item as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers with more than 85% viscose staple fiber content.

Printed Acetate Lining Fabric

This is a plain weave printed acetate staple fiber fabric with 92% or more acetate content, used for garment linings. Its non-square construction qualifies it as 'other' under poplin exclusions, and it falls under this tariff item as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers with more than 85% acetate staple fiber content.

Printed Acetate Rayon Broadcloth

This is a printed broadcloth fabric made entirely from acetate rayon staple fibers, featuring a plain weave construction that is not square. It is suitable for use in blouses and ties, and qualifies under this tariff item as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers containing 85% or more by weight of such fibers.

Printed Acetate Staple Lawn Fabric

This is a lightweight, crisp printed lawn fabric made from acetate staple fibers, featuring a fine plain weave construction weighing less than 170 g/m². It is designed for dress shirts and other apparel, and falls under this tariff item as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers with 85% or more artificial staple fiber content.

Printed Lyocell Poplin

This is a plain weave printed lyocell staple fabric with 88% or more lyocell content, featuring a non-square poplin construction weighing over 170 g/m² with an average yarn number above 26. It is excluded from statistical poplin but qualifies as printed 'other' plain weave, falling under this tariff item as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers with more than 85% lyocell staple fiber content.

Printed Polyester Percale Fabric

This is a printed percale sheeting fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibers, featuring a square plain weave construction with more than 33 threads per square centimeter. It is used for pajamas and sheets, and qualifies under this tariff item as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibers.

Printed Polyester Printcloth

This printed printcloth fabric is made from 100% polyester staple fibers, featuring a plain weave construction weighing less than 170 g/m² with yarn numbers between 43 and 68 and more than 33 singles yarns per square centimeter. It has a square construction and printed patterns, qualifying under this tariff item as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers with 85% or more polyester staple fiber content.

Printed Polyester Sateen Fabric

This is a satin-weave printed fabric made from 88% polyester staple fibers, featuring a lustrous surface suitable for evening wear. Although it is not a plain weave, it falls under this tariff item as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers with more than 85% artificial staple fiber content.

Printed Polyester Voile Sheer Fabric

This is a lightweight printed voile fabric composed of 100% polyester staple fibers, featuring a plain weave construction weighing under 170 g/m². It is used for curtains and scarves, and qualifies under this tariff item as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers with 85% or more polyester staple fiber content.