Modacrylic Unbleached Poplin
Unbleached poplin from 86% modacrylic staple fibers, 145 gsm, plain weave with thread counts avoiding cheesecloth limits and fitting poplin via note (a)(i). Flame-retardant properties make it suitable for workwear linings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If yarn-dyed
Yarn-dyed acrylic/modacrylic woven fabrics are in 5512.91, separate from bleached.
If made into narrow woven ribbons
Narrow (<30cm) woven fabrics classify under 5608.
If cut and hemmed into scarves
Made-up textile articles like scarves move to Chapter 62.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Highlight modacrylic's FR properties in docs but classify by fiber content, not function
• Test for >33 ends/picks per cm to distinguish from excluded low-density poplin
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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.