Unbleached Polyester-Viscose Blend Poplin Fabric
This woven poplin fabric is unbleached and composed mainly of polyester synthetic filaments mixed with viscose rayon artificial filaments, weighing around 120 gsm with a plain weave not of square construction. It falls under HTS 5408.31.20.10 as an unbleached woven fabric of artificial filament yarn mixed mainly with synthetic filaments. Commonly used for shirts and blouses due to its smooth texture and durability.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mainly of synthetic filaments like polyester with minor artificial
Shifts to Chapter 54 heading 5407 for woven fabrics mainly of synthetic filaments when artificial content is secondary.
If made with artificial staple fibers instead of filaments
Artificial filament tow exclusion applies; staple fiber versions classify under Chapter 55.
If dyed rather than unbleached
Dyed or colored versions move to subsequent subheadings in 5408.32.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber composition via lab testing to confirm artificial filament base with synthetic mix exceeding 50% for accurate classification
• Provide mill certificates documenting unbleached status and weave type to avoid misclassification as dyed or printed
• Ensure documentation specifies average yarn number and gsm to meet poplin definitions and prevent reclassification
Related Products under HTS 5408.31.20.10
Bleached Rayon-Polyester Sheeting Fabric
A bleached plain weave sheeting fabric primarily of rayon artificial filaments mixed with polyester synthetic filaments, over 170 gsm in square construction with more than 33 ends/picks per sq cm. Classified under HTS 5408.31.20.10 for its unbleached/bleached status and filament mix. Used in bedding and lightweight curtains for its crisp drape.
Unbleached Viscose-Acrylic Blend Broadcloth
Unbleached broadcloth woven from viscose artificial filaments chiefly mixed with acrylic synthetic filaments, plain weave under 170 gsm without square construction. Meets HTS 5408.31.20.10 as other unbleached woven artificial filament fabric with synthetic mix. Ideal for linings and interfacings in garments.
Bleached Acetate-Nylon Dress Lining Fabric
Bleached woven fabric of acetate artificial continuous filaments mixed mainly with nylon synthetic filaments, plain weave around 100 gsm for dress linings. Falls under HTS 5408.31.20.10 due to artificial base with synthetic predominance and bleached finish. Provides smooth slip and durability in formal wear.
Bleached Viscose-Polyamide Voile Fabric
Lightweight bleached voile, a sheer plain weave of viscose artificial filaments mixed chiefly with polyamide (nylon) synthetic filaments, around 50 gsm. HTS 5408.31.20.10 applies for unbleached/bleached other woven artificial with synthetics. Popular for evening wear overlays and scarves.
Unbleached Acetate-Polyester Batiste Fabric
Fine unbleached batiste, plain weave lightweight fabric of acetate artificial filaments primarily mixed with polyester synthetics, 80 gsm. Under HTS 5408.31.20.10 as unbleached other with synthetic filaments. Suited for lingerie and blouses.
Bleached Modal-Polyester Shirting Fabric
Bleached shirting fabric from modal artificial filaments mixed mainly with polyester synthetic filaments, plain weave 130 gsm poplin style. HTS 5408.31.20.10 for bleached artificial woven with synthetics. Used in men's dress shirts.