Acrylic Staple Poplin for Shirting
Unbleached poplin fabric composed of 87% acrylic staple fibers, 120 gsm, plain weave with 40 warp ends/cm exceeding printcloth densities but fitting poplin via non-square weave. Ideal for budget shirting and linings in uniforms.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing under 85% acrylic/modacrylic
85%+ threshold required; lesser amounts classify under other synthetic staple fabrics.
If predominantly cotton with minor acrylic
Cotton > synthetic blends go to Chapter 52; material dominance determines.
If sold as quilted or layered sets
Quilted textile products in sets classify under 5811, not plain woven fabrics.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document end-use as apparel fabric to avoid industrial textile scrutiny
• Use statistical note (a) specs in commercial invoices for CBP review
Related Products under HTS 5512.21.00.10
Unbleached Acrylic Poplin Fabric
This unbleached poplin fabric is made from 88% acrylic staple fibers and 12% polyester, weighing 150 gsm with a plain weave not of square construction. It qualifies as poplin under statistical note (a) due to its construction exceeding the exclusion criteria for low-density or coarse yarns. Used primarily for lightweight apparel linings and blouses.
Bleached Acrylic Broadcloth Roll
Bleached broadcloth of 92% acrylic staple, 160 gsm, plain weave not napped, qualifying as poplin/broadcloth by excluding low yarn number fabrics over 170 gsm per note (a)(ii). Commonly used for blouses and lightweight jackets.
High-Density Acrylic Broadcloth
Bleached broadcloth of 89% acrylic staple fibers, 155 gsm, plain weave with 45 ends/cm, qualifying as poplin by surpassing printcloth width but non-square per note (a). Used in scarves and summer blouses.
Flame-Resistant Modacrylic Poplin
Unbleached modacrylic poplin fabric, 91% modacrylic staple, 130 gsm, plain non-square weave meeting poplin criteria under note (a)(i) with >33 threads/cm. Designed for protective clothing linings.
Lightweight Bleached Acrylic Poplin
Bleached lightweight poplin of 85% acrylic staple fibers, 110 gsm, plain weave with density avoiding cheesecloth (<33 threads/cm exclusion not met). Suits veils and casual tops.
Acrylic Staple Broadcloth for Linings
Unbleached broadcloth 87% acrylic staple, 152 gsm, non-napped plain weave poplin per note (a). Perfect for jacket linings.