Unbleached Polyester Twill Fabric
This is an unbleached woven fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibers in a twill weave, containing 85% or more polyester by weight. It falls under HTS 5512.11.0060 due to its unbleached state, high polyester staple fiber content, and twill weave construction as specified in the statistical note (617).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If plain weave instead of twill or satin
Plain weave polyester staple fabrics fall under other woven categories in the same subheading, excluding twill/satin.
If made from polyester filament yarns rather than staple fibers
Filament-based polyester fabrics are classified in Chapter 54, not Chapter 55 for staple fibers.
If dyed or printed rather than unbleached/bleached
Dyed or printed versions move to subheading 5513 for colored polyester staple fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm 85%+ polyester staple fibers, as blends may shift classification
• Provide weave structure documentation (e.g
• photos or specs) to customs for twill verification under statistical note 617
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as bleached; unbleached status requires no chemical whitening processes
Related Products under HTS 5512.11.00.60
Bleached Polyester Satin Weave Fabric
A bleached satin weave fabric composed of 88% polyester staple fibers, lightweight and smooth for apparel use. Classified under HTS 5512.11.0060 for its bleached condition, predominant polyester staple content, and satin weave per (617).
Unbleached Polyester Twill for Upholstery
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Bleached Polyester Twill Dress Lining
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Unbleached Satin Polyester Staple Fabric
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Bleached Polyester Twill for Bags
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Unbleached Polyester Satin Lining Fabric
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