Unbleached Polyester Poplin Fabric
This unbleached woven fabric made from artificial polyester filament yarn qualifies as poplin or broadcloth due to its plain weave structure, not of square construction, and weight exceeding poplin specifications per statistical note (c). It is used primarily for lightweight apparel linings and blouses. Classified under 5408.31.2020 as unbleached poplin or broadcloth of artificial filaments.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made of synthetic filaments like nylon
Synthetic filament poplin (e.g., nylon) falls under heading 5407, while artificial (e.g., viscose, acetate) uses 5408.
If dyed or printed
Dyed or colored poplin shifts from unbleached/bleached (5408.31) to subheading 5408.32.
If made into satin weave instead of plain poplin
Satin or twill weaves of artificial filaments classify under 5408.34, not poplin/broadcloth plain weaves.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify weave meets poplin definition (plain weave, not square construction, per note (c)); provide lab tests for yarn type and weight if over 170g/m²
• Ensure no napping that alters classification
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as sheeting if square construction
Related Products under HTS 5408.31.20.20
Bleached Acetate Broadcloth Fabric
Bleached broadcloth fabric from acetate filament yarn, featuring plain weave not of square construction, suitable for dress shirts and scarves as defined in statistical note (c). Excludes heavy or low-count variants per chapter notes. Falls under HTS 5408.31.2020 for unbleached/bleached poplin or broadcloth.
Viscose Poplin Shirt Fabric
Unbleached viscose rayon filament poplin fabric for men's dress shirts, plain weave broadcloth-style per note (c), weighing over 170g/m² with appropriate yarn number. Used in tailored clothing; classified as other poplin/broadcloth under 5408.31.2020.
Bleached Rayon Broadcloth Lining
Bleached rayon filament broadcloth designed for garment linings, plain weave excluding selvage as wholly poplin-type per note (a), not meeting sheeting or printcloth exclusions. Ideal for jackets and coats under HTS 5408.31.2020.
Unbleached Acetate Poplin Dress Fabric
Unbleached acetate filament poplin for summer dresses, defined as plain weave broadcloth not napped or square per statistical notes (c) and (f). Lightweight yet durable for fashion; HTS 5408.31.2020 classification.
Polyester-Viscose Blend Broadcloth
Bleached broadcloth from artificial filament yarns (viscose process), plain poplin weave for suiting, adhering to note (c) exclusions for weight and construction. Used in business attire; under 5408.31.2020.
Unbleached Modal Poplin Fabric
Unbleached modal (high-wet-modulus viscose) filament poplin, plain weave broadcloth for blouses, meeting poplin specs excluding low-count lightweights. Soft drape for apparel; HTS 5408.31.2020.