Unbleached Polyester Staple Fiber Poplin
This plain weave fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibers weighs 150 gsm, has more than 33 warp ends and picks per cm, and is not of square construction, qualifying as poplin under chapter 55 notes. It is unbleached, ideal for linings or workwear. Classified under 5512.91.00 due to high synthetic staple fiber content and unbleached state.
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If dyed or printed
Dyed, printed, or otherwise finished fabrics move to 'other' category beyond unbleached/bleached.
If made from synthetic filament yarns instead of staple
Filament-based woven fabrics fall under Chapter 54, not staple fiber Chapter 55.
If containing less than 85% synthetic staple fibers
Blends with cotton or other fibers under 85% synthetic go to mixed fabric headings in 5513.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 85%+ synthetic staple fibers for accurate classification
• Provide weave specs (ends/picks per cm, gsm) in documentation to match poplin definition and avoid reclassification
• Ensure unbleached status is evident; any bleaching process shifts to 5512.92.00
Related Products under HTS 5512.91.00
Bleached Acrylic Staple Fiber Sheeting
A plain weave bleached fabric of 100% acrylic staple fibers, 160 gsm, square construction with over 33 ends/picks per cm and yarn number 65, fitting the sheeting definition in statistical note (b)(i). Used for bedding or curtains. Falls under 5512.91.00 for its high staple fiber content and bleached finish.
Unbleached Polyester Printcloth Fabric
Unbleached plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric, 140 gsm, yarn numbers 50-60, over 33 singles yarns per sq cm, square construction under 168 cm width, matching printcloth note (c)(ii). Primarily for pre-printing apparel bases. HTS 5512.91.00 applies to its unbleached state and 100% synthetic staple composition.
Bleached Polyester Cheesecloth
Bleached plain weave 100% polyester staple fiber fabric, 120 gsm, with 30 warp ends and picks per sq cm, qualifying as cheesecloth per note (d). Used for filtration or crafts. Under 5512.91.00 for bleached, high-synthetic staple woven fabrics.
Unbleached Polyester Staple Broadcloth
Unbleached plain weave broadcloth from polyester staple fibers, 165 gsm, not square, over 33 ends/picks per cm, excluded from poplin note (a)(i) due to weight. For shirt linings. HTS 5512.91.00 for unbleached high-staple synthetic fabrics.
Bleached Modacrylic Staple Fiber Poplin
Bleached poplin fabric of 90% modacrylic staple fibers, plain weave, 155 gsm, qualifying under poplin notes for non-square, high thread count. Flame-retardant for protective clothing. 5512.91.00 due to staple fiber dominance and bleach.
Unbleached Polyester Industrial Sheeting
Heavy unbleached polyester staple sheeting, 180 gsm, square weave, yarn number 60, excluded from note (b)(ii) specifics, for industrial covers. High synthetic content places it in 5512.91.00.