Textured Polyester Poplin Fabric
This unbleached woven fabric consists of 85% or more textured polyester filaments, weighing under 170 g/m², classified under HTS 5407.51.0040 due to its poplin weave structure and specific weight limits per chapter notes. It's commonly used for lightweight apparel linings and blouses.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dyed or printed
Dyeing or printing moves it from unbleached/bleached category to HTS 5407.52, same polyester composition but different processing state.
If containing <85% polyester
Blended with other filaments drops below 85% threshold, shifting to mixed synthetic filament fabrics in 5407.61.
If knitted rather than woven
Knitted textured polyester fabrics fall under Chapter 60 for knit fabrics, not woven Chapter 54.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content exceeds 85% textured polyester via lab testing to meet HTS 5407.51.0040 criteria; include test certificates in documentation
• Declare exact weight per m² and weave type (e.g
• poplin not exceeding chapter note exclusions) to avoid reclassification
Related Products under HTS 5407.51.00.40
Textured Polyester Scarf Base Fabric
Lightweight 100 g/m² unbleached textured polyester filament weave, HTS 5407.51.0040 as other fabric meeting weight and composition, used pre-printing for scarves.
Industrial Polyester Filter Media
Unbleached 170 g/m² textured polyester fabric for filters, HTS 5407.51.0040 'other' woven, flat weave not exceeding twist or poplin specs.
Bleached Textured Polyester Broadcloth
A bleached plain weave broadcloth made from 90% textured polyester filaments, under 170 g/m², fitting HTS 5407.51.0040 as it meets the 'other' category excluding specific sheeting or printcloth per statistical notes. Ideal for shirt collars and casual wear.
Unbleached Polyester Lining Fabric
Unbleached 100% textured polyester filament fabric, 120 g/m², woven for garment linings under HTS 5407.51.0040 as 'other' woven fabric meeting 85%+ polyester and weight specs, not qualifying as poplin or sheeting.
Textured Polyester Blouse Material
Bleached textured polyester fabric, 95% polyester filaments, 140 g/m² plain weave, HTS 5407.51.0040 'other' category as it doesn't meet poplin exclusions or printcloth singles yarn counts from statistical notes.
Lightweight Polyester Sheeting Alternative
This 85% textured polyester woven fabric at 160 g/m² is unbleached, classified as 'other' in HTS 5407.51.0040 because it falls outside strict sheeting definitions (e.g., not >33 ends/picks or combed) per statistical note (d).