Bleached Polyester Voile Fabric
A lightweight, bleached plain weave voile made from 85%+ polyester staple fibers, featuring a sheer, semi-transparent drape ideal for curtains or scarves. It fits HTS 5512.91.0040 as an unbleached or bleached voile due to its fine, open weave construction.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dyed
Dyed voiles or batistes move to the dyed subheading within the same unbleached/bleached group.
If made from synthetic filament yarns instead of staple
Filament yarn voiles are covered in Chapter 54, separating from staple fiber woven fabrics.
If mixed with wool or fine animal hair
Woven fabrics containing wool shift to Chapter 51 headings regardless of synthetic content.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct lab tests to confirm staple fiber composition and bleaching process; retain records for CBP audits
• Label bolts clearly with fiber content, weight, and width to prevent disputes at entry
Related Products under HTS 5512.91.00.40
Bleached Polyester Batiste Lining
Delicate bleached batiste from polyester staple, used as garment lining, matching HTS 5512.91.0040 for its fine weave batiste characteristics.
Unbleached Acrylic Lawn for Curtains
Unbleached acrylic staple lawn fabric, semi-sheer for lightweight curtains, under HTS 5512.91.0040 as unbleached lawn.
Bleached Polyester Cheesecloth for Crafts
Bleached polyester cheesecloth for arts and crafts, loose weave staple fiber per HTS 5512.91.0040.
Unbleached Polyester Batiste Voile Blend
Hybrid unbleached batiste-voile from polyester staple, sheer for overlays, HTS 5512.91.0040.
Unbleached Synthetic Cheesecloth
A plain weave, unbleached fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibers, weighing under 170 g/m² with no more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per cm², classified as cheesecloth under HTS 5512.91.0040. It is commonly used for straining liquids in food preparation or crafts due to its loose weave structure.
Bleached Acrylic Batiste Fabric
Fine, bleached batiste woven from 90% acrylic staple fibers, known for its soft, lightweight hand suitable for blouses or linings. Classified under HTS 5512.91.0040 for its batiste structure as a bleached synthetic staple fiber fabric.