Unbleached Polyester Poplin Fabric
This plain weave polyester poplin fabric, containing over 85% polyester staple fibers, is unbleached and meets the statistical note definition for poplin as it is not of square construction and weighs under 170 g/m² with more than 33 ends/picks per cm². Used primarily for lightweight apparel linings and blouses. Classified under 5512.11.0060 but falls into .0090 as 'other' unbleached polyester staple fabric.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dyed or printed
Dyed or printed versions shift to 5512.19, as bleaching/unbleached applies only to raw states per heading 5512.
If made from continuous filament yarn instead of staple fibers
Chapter 54 covers filament yarn fabrics; staple fibers (under 3m average length) define Chapter 55.
If containing less than 85% polyester staple fibers
5513 applies to mixed staple fiber fabrics under 85% single fiber; pure polyester stays in 5512.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content exceeds 85% polyester staple fibers via lab tests to confirm Chapter 55 classification
• Provide weave construction details (ends/picks per cm², yarn number) in documentation to distinguish from printcloth or sheeting
• Avoid misclassification as dyed (5512.19) by ensuring no bleaching beyond raw state; common pitfall is residual processing
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