Polyester-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric
A plain weave fabric with 88% polyester staple fibers and 12% cotton, designed as poplin with napped finish for shirting. Meets HTS 5512.99.0015 due to predominant synthetic staple content and poplin characteristics (non-square, >170 g/m²). Ideal for dress shirts and uniforms.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cotton content exceeds 15%, making it <85% synthetic
Primarily cotton fabrics with synthetic blends fall under Chapter 52.
If for woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers mixed with other fibers
Applies when synthetic staple <85%, shifting to mixed textile heading.
If printed or yarn-dyed instead of plain
Printed poplin moves to 5512.91 subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit detailed fiber content breakdown; importers often overlook staple vs filament distinction
• Ensure documentation shows plain weave and poplin specs to prevent downgrade to 5514 blends
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