Unbleached Polyester Poplin Fabric
This plain weave fabric, containing over 85% polyester staple fibers, is unbleached and meets poplin specifications with non-square construction and weight exceeding 170 g/m² using finer yarns. Classified under HTS 5512.11.00 due to its high polyester staple fiber content and unbleached state. Ideal for lightweight apparel linings and blouses.
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If dyed or printed
Dyeing or printing moves it from unbleached/bleached category to other colored polyester staple fabrics.
If less than 85% polyester staple fibers
Mixed synthetic staple fibers under 85% polyester fall under mixed fabric headings.
If made from polyester filament yarns instead of staple
Filament-based woven fabrics are classified in Chapter 54, not staple fiber Chapter 55.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm 85%+ polyester staple fibers, as blends under 85% shift to 5515
• Include weave structure documentation (e.g
• ends/picks per cm) to distinguish poplin from sheeting during customs review
• Avoid misclassification as finished garments; declare as bulk fabric to prevent higher apparel duties
Related Products under HTS 5512.11.00
Bleached Polyester Sheeting Fabric
A plain weave bleached fabric of square construction, over 85% polyester staple fibers, weighing under 170 g/m² with more than 33 ends/picks per cm and yarn number 68 or lower. Fits HTS 5512.11.00 for bleached high-polyester staple woven fabrics. Commonly used for bed linens and curtains.
Unbleached Polyester Printcloth Alternative
Plain weave unbleached fabric over 85% polyester staple, 43-68 yarn number, square construction, under 170 g/m² but excluding true printcloth due to minor spec deviation. Under HTS 5512.11.00 for unbleached polyester staple fabrics. Used in pre-printing for labels and packaging.
Bleached Polyester Cheesecloth Substitute
Lightweight bleached plain weave polyester staple fabric (85%+), under 170 g/m² with ≤33 ends/picks per cm, akin to cheesecloth per note (d). HTS 5512.11.00 covers such unbleached/bleached high-polyester wovens. Applied in filtration, crafts, and medical wipes.
Unbleached High-Density Polyester Broadcloth
Unbleached plain weave broadcloth-style fabric, 85%+ polyester staple fibers, non-square construction avoiding poplin exclusions. Classed in HTS 5512.11.00 for basic state polyester wovens. Suited for shirt collars and uniform components.
Bleached Polyester Bedding Sheeting
Square construction bleached sheeting fabric of polyester staple fibers (85%+), meeting weight and density for note (b)(i). HTS 5512.11.00 for bleached versions. Primarily for mattress covers and pillowcases.
Unbleached Polyester Apparel Lining
Greige unbleached plain weave polyester staple fabric (85%+), poplin-like for garment linings. Under HTS 5512.11.00 due to fiber content and processing state. Essential for jackets and dresses.