Lightweight Polyester Poplin Fabric
A lightweight bleached poplin fabric made from 92% polyester staple fibres, weighing 130 gsm with a plain weave construction. This fabric is classified under tariff item 5512.91.00 as an unbleached or bleached woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres. It is suitable for summer blouses and other lightweight apparel.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric contains less than 85% synthetic staple fibres
This heading covers woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres with less than 85% synthetic content.
If the fabric is made from synthetic filament yarn rather than staple fibres
Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn are classified in Chapter 54, not Chapter 55.
If the fabric is blended with viscose staple fibres and contains less than 85% polyester
This heading covers woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with viscose staple fibres.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric contains at least 85% synthetic staple fibres by weight to qualify for this tariff item
• Declare the fabric as unbleached or bleached, as per the statistical suffix, to avoid classification disputes
• Keep detailed fibre composition documentation from the supplier for CBSA verification
Related Products under Tariff item 5512.91.00
100% Polyester Poplin Fabric
This is a plain weave polyester poplin fabric weighing 150 gsm, not of square construction. It contains over 85% synthetic staple fibers and qualifies as poplin under the statistical notes due to its plain weave structure and thread count. It is suitable for apparel and other textile uses.
Bleached Acrylic Batiste Fabric
Bleached batiste fabric woven from 90% acrylic staple fibres, soft and lightweight, suitable for blouses or linings. The fabric is bleached and contains 85% or more synthetic staple fibres, meeting the criteria for tariff item 5512.91.00 as a bleached woven fabric.
Bleached Acrylic Staple Fiber Sheeting
This is a bleached plain weave fabric made from 100% acrylic staple fibers, weighing 160 gsm. It has a square construction with over 33 ends and picks per cm and a yarn number of 65, which fits the definition of sheeting under the statistical notes. It is intended for use in bedding and other textile applications.
Bleached Acrylic Staple Sheeting Fabric
A bleached woven sheeting fabric made from 90% acrylic staple fibres, weighing 145 gsm with a square construction of 38 warp and filling picks per square centimetre. This fabric is classified under tariff item 5512.91.00 as an unbleached or bleached woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres. It meets the statistical note for sheeting (613).
Bleached Modacrylic Printcloth Fabric 615
A bleached modacrylic staple fibre printcloth fabric made from 95% modacrylic, weighing less than 170 gsm with a plain weave and square construction. This fabric is classified under tariff item 5512.91.00 as an unbleached or bleached woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres. It meets the statistical note for printcloth (615).
Bleached Modacrylic Staple Fiber Poplin
This is a bleached poplin fabric made from 90% modacrylic staple fibers, weighing 155 gsm. It has a plain weave with a non-square construction and a high thread count, qualifying it as poplin under the chapter notes. The fabric's flame-retardant properties make it suitable for protective clothing.