Unbleached Polyester Tarp Fabric
Heavy unbleached 100% polyester filament woven fabric at 250 g/m², designed for tarpaulin production with high tear strength. It qualifies for HTS 5407.69.10.60 as an unbleached 'other' woven fabric >170 g/m² with ≥85% polyester, not meeting sheeting or printcloth definitions in notes (d) or (e).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If subjected to printing or dyeing
Unbleached/bleached limited to minimal processing; any coloration moves to 'other' 5407.69.91 subheading.
If for weights >170 g/m² but dyed
Dyed versions over 170 g/m² classify under 5407.69.30, separate from bleached/unbleached.
If made from polyester staple fibers, not filaments
Filament yarn specific to 5407; staple fiber woven fabrics shift to Chapter 51 man-made.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include construction specs (ends/picks per cm) to prove not square construction per note (f); use ISO-tested weight reports
• Avoid pitfall of bulk packaging misread as Chapter 55 yarns
• Declare filament vs staple to prevent 55xx errors
Related Products under HTS 5407.69.10.60
Unbleached Polyester Canvas Fabric
This is an unbleached woven fabric made from 100% polyester filament yarn, weighing 220 g/m², used for heavy-duty applications like tents and tarps. It falls under HTS 5407.69.10.60 because it is unbleached, contains over 85% polyester filaments, and exceeds 170 g/m² as specified in the statistical notes for heavy woven fabrics. The plain weave construction meets the chapter's definitions for flat fabrics without exceeding twist limits.
Bleached Polyester Duck Fabric
A bleached plain weave polyester filament fabric weighing 190 g/m², containing 88% polyester, ideal for upholstery and sails. Classified under HTS 5407.69.10.60 due to its bleached state, high polyester content, and weight over 170 g/m², fitting the 'other woven fabrics' not qualifying as poplin, broadcloth, or sheeting per statistical notes.
Bleached Industrial Polyester Sheeting Alternative
Bleached polyester filament fabric weighing 180 g/m², not of square construction, used for industrial dividers. Under HTS 5407.69.10.60 as it exceeds sheeting specs in note (d)(ii) due to yarn number and construction, with >85% polyester.
Unbleached Polyester Awning Material
Unbleached heavy polyester filament weave at 210 g/m² for awning bases, 90% polyester content. Fits HTS 5407.69.10.60 as other unbleached >170 g/m² fabric, excluding printcloth criteria in note (e).
Bleached Polyester Bag Fabric
Bleached 100% polyester filament fabric, 200 g/m², for heavy-duty bags, plain weave not napped. HTS 5407.69.10.60 applies as bleached other fabric >170 g/m², not broadcloth per note (c)(ii).
Unbleached Polyester Upholstery Base
Unbleached polyester filament canvas-like fabric at 230 g/m² for upholstery underlay. Classed in 5407.69.10.60 for unbleached heavy polyester weave outside note-defined types.