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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dyed or printed
Bleached or unbleached applies only to undyed; dyed acrylic poplin falls under other finishes in 5512.19.
If mixed with cotton exceeding 15% by weight
Chapter 55 prioritizes synthetic staple dominant fabrics; cotton blends over 15% classify under 5513.
If knitted rather than woven
Knitted or crocheted acrylic fabrics go to Chapter 60, not woven Chapter 55.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 85%+ acrylic staple fibers, as blends under 85% shift to other subheadings
• Include weave specifications and gsm in invoices to prove poplin classification per statistical note (a)
• Avoid misclassification as sheeting by documenting non-square construction and thread count
Related Products under HTS 5512.21.00.10
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.
Modacrylic Bleached Poplin Sheeting Alternative
Bleached 88% modacrylic poplin, 165 gsm, plain weave just under sheeting exclusions. For blouses.