Unbleached Polyester Staple Poplin
Unbleached poplin fabric from 87% polyester staple fibers, plain weave, 160 gsm, not square with >33 ends/picks per cm excluded by weight. Fits HTS 5512.91.00.10 as unbleached poplin/broadcloth. Commonly used for industrial workwear linings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dyed or printed
Coloration (dyed) shifts to 5512.92, separate from unbleached/bleached.
If knitted rather than woven
Knitted synthetic staple fabrics are in Chapter 60, not woven Chapter 55.
If mixed synthetic staple fibers under 85% of one type
Other mixed staple fiber fabrics go to 5515 if not predominantly one synthetic.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct yarn count tests to confirm average number >26 for heavier fabrics per note (a)(ii)
• Declare as 'unbleached' accurately; bleaching changes processing status
• Avoid misdeclaration as sheeting; poplin excludes square construction types
Related Products under HTS 5512.91.00.10
Custom Polyester Staple Poplin
Bleached custom-order poplin fabric, 86% polyester staple, 165 gsm, plain weave broadcloth excluding sheeting square specs. Fits 5512.91.00.10 precisely. For bespoke apparel production.
100% Polyester Poplin Fabric
This is a plain weave polyester poplin fabric weighing 150 gsm, not of square construction, containing over 85% synthetic staple fibers. It qualifies as poplin under statistical note (a) due to its plain weave structure and weight exceeding the exclusion criteria for low-density fabrics. Ideal for lightweight apparel linings and blouses.
Bleached Polyester Broadcloth 614
A bleached broadcloth fabric (statistical suffix 614) made from 90% polyester staple fibers, plain weave, 140 gsm, with uneven warp/filling density. Meets poplin/broadcloth criteria by excluding low-density lightweights per note (a)(i). Used for shirting and casual wear.
Polyester Broadcloth for Shirting
Bleached broadcloth polyester fabric, 88% staple fibers, 145 gsm plain weave not meeting printcloth exclusions. Classified as poplin/broadcloth (614) under note (a). Popular for men's dress shirts and linings.
Lightweight Polyester Poplin Fabric
Lightweight 130 gsm bleached poplin from 92% polyester staple, plain weave avoiding cheesecloth low-density exclusion. Meets 5512.91.00.10 as broadcloth-style with statistical note compliance. Used in summer blouses and scarves.
Industrial Polyester Broadcloth Roll
Unbleached broadcloth in bulk rolls, 89% polyester staple fibers, 155 gsm plain weave poplin per note (a). HTS 5512.91.00.10 for industrial applications like uniforms. Not square construction.