Polyester Poplin Fabric
A plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric weighing over 170 g/m², not of square construction, classified as poplin under statistical note (a). It contains 85% or more polyester staple fibers, fitting HTS 5512.19.00.90 as other woven fabrics. Used for shirts and blouses.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If printed
Printed fabrics of 85%+ polyester staple fibers classify under 5512.11, separate from unprinted 'other'.
If made from continuous filament yarns
Filament polyester fabrics fall in Chapter 54; staple fibers only qualify for Chapter 55.
If mixed with cotton exceeding 15%
Blends with >85% staple fibers other than polyester (e.g., cotton-poly) move to Chapter 55 heading 5513.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 85%+ polyester staple fibers for accurate classification
• Provide weave specifications and weight per statistical notes to avoid misclassification as sheeting or printcloth
Related Products under HTS 5512.19.00.90
Polyester Voile Fabric
Sheer plain weave polyester staple voile, 120 g/m², low density <33 ends/picks, not cheesecloth exactly due to yarn fineness. HTS 5512.19.00.90 other. For curtains.
Polyester Gabardine Fabric
Fine twill gabardine polyester staple, 170 g/m², 85% polyester, outside plain notes. HTS 5512.19.00.90 other. Suiting material.
Polyester Duck Fabric
Heavy plain weave polyester duck, 300 g/m², average yarn <26 excluded from broadcloth note (a)(ii). HTS 5512.19.00.90 other. Awning material.
Polyester Jacquard Fabric
Jacquard patterned polyester staple plain base weave, 210 g/m² not square, 89% poly. HTS 5512.19.00.90 other. Decorative upholstery.
Polyester Sheeting Fabric
Plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric of square construction, over 170 g/m², meeting sheeting definition in statistical note (b)(ii). Classified under HTS 5512.19.00.90 as other woven fabrics with 85%+ polyester staple fibers. Ideal for bed linens.
Polyester Printcloth Alternative
Plain weave polyester staple fabric, 150 g/m², average yarn number 55, over 33 singles yarns/cm² but wider than 168 cm, excluding it from printcloth note (c)(ii). Fits HTS 5512.19.00.90 as other. Used in upholstery.