Unbleached Polyester Poplin Fabric
This is an unbleached plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric weighing over 170 g/m² with not more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per cm², qualifying as poplin or broadcloth per statistical note (a). It contains 85% or more polyester staple fibers and is used for lightweight apparel linings. Classified under 5512.11.0010 due to its unbleached state and specific construction.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dyed or printed
If the fabric is dyed, printed, or otherwise finished beyond unbleached/bleached, it shifts to other unbleached/bleached subheadings.
If made from synthetic filament yarns
Polyester fabrics from continuous filament yarns (not staple fibers) fall under Chapter 54 headings.
If containing less than 85% polyester staple fibers
Blends with other fibers dropping below 85% polyester threshold move to mixed synthetic staple fiber headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fabric weight and weave construction match poplin definition to avoid reclassification; provide lab test reports confirming 85%+ polyester staple fiber content; ensure no napping if declared as standard poplin to prevent duty disputes
Related Products under HTS 5512.11.00.10
Bleached Polyester Broadcloth 200 g/m²
A bleached plain weave broadcloth made from 88% polyester staple fibers, featuring average yarn number above 26 and non-square construction over 170 g/m². It meets poplin/broadcloth criteria excluding heavy low-yarn types. Ideal for shirting and uniform linings under HTS 5512.11.0010.
Polyester Staple Poplin for Shirt Linings
Unbleached poplin fabric from 90% polyester staple fibers, plain weave not of square construction, over 170 g/m² with yarn number >26, fitting statistical note (a)(ii). Commonly cut for garment linings. HTS 5512.11.0010 applies to its unbleached polyester staple composition.
Bleached Broadcloth Polyester 85% Fabric
Bleached broadcloth of exactly 85% polyester staple fibers, plain weave excluding light/low-density types per note (a), suitable for workwear. Its staple fiber content and unbleached/bleached state dictate 5512.11.0010 classification.
Unbleached Polyester Poplin Roll 180 g/m²
Roll of unbleached polyester poplin at 180 g/m², 87% staple fibers, plain weave with average yarn >26, non-square per poplin definition. Used in upholstery linings. Fits 5512.11.0010 for unbleached high-polyester staple poplin.
Industrial Bleached Polyester Broadcloth
Bleached broadcloth for industrial uniforms, 92% polyester staple, over 170 g/m² plain weave excluding note (a)(i) types. Classified in 5512.11.0010 for its bleached poplin/broadcloth traits.
Polyester Staple Fiber Poplin Sheeting Alternative
Unbleached poplin-style fabric from polyester staple, constructed to skirt sheeting note but qualifies as poplin due to non-square weave. 86% polyester, used in bedding. HTS 5512.11.0010 for poplin specifics.