Polyester-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric
This plain weave fabric is made from unbleached polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing 150 g/m², certified as poplin due to its uneven construction with finer warp yarns. It falls under HTS 5513.11.00.20 as a poplin or broadcloth fabric under 170 g/m² with less than 85% synthetic content. Commonly used for dress shirts 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
Dyed or colored versions shift to 5513.21, as bleaching status changes the unbleached/bleached subheading.
If 85% or more cotton content
Higher cotton dominance moves it to Chapter 52 woven cotton fabrics, not synthetic staple mixed mainly with cotton.
If 85% or more polyester staple fibers
Exceeding 85% synthetic fiber threshold classifies under 5512 for predominantly synthetic staple fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fabric weight and yarn construction documentation to confirm poplin status per statistical notes, avoiding reclassification
• Provide lab test reports for fiber content (under 85% polyester, mainly cotton) to prevent disputes at entry
• Label as unbleached/bleached accurately; common pitfall is misstating weight over 170 g/m² leading to Chapter 55 shift
Related Products under HTS 5513.11.00.20
Bleached Poly-Cotton Broadcloth for Blouses
A bleached plain weave broadcloth of polyester staple fibers (70%) and cotton (30%), 140 g/m², not square construction qualifying as broadcloth per Chapter 55 notes. Classified in HTS 5513.11.00.20 for its poplin/broadcloth structure and mixed fiber composition under 170 g/m². Ideal for lightweight women's blouses and linings.
Lightweight Poly-Cotton Broadcloth Lining
Bleached broadcloth fabric, 65% polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton, 130 g/m² plain weave, qualifying as broadcloth (plain, not square per notes). Under HTS 5513.11.00.20 for unbleached/bleached poplin or broadcloth of polyester-cotton mix <170 g/m². Primarily for garment linings and interfacings.
Bleached Broadcloth for Tailored Apparel
Bleached broadcloth of polyester staple (78%) mainly with cotton, 152 g/m² plain weave, broadcloth per notes excluding heavy/low yarn types. Under HTS 5513.11.00.20 for poplin or broadcloth specs. For tailored shirts and jackets.
Unbleached Poplin Fabric for Dress Shirts
Unbleached plain weave poplin fabric with 75% polyester staple and 25% cotton, 160 g/m², featuring finer warp for poplin definition per notes (not square, over 170g excluded types). HTS 5513.11.00.20 applies to this lightweight mixed synthetic-cotton fabric. Used in formal dress shirt production.
Poplin Weave Polyester-Cotton for Casual Wear
Unbleached poplin fabric with polyester staple (80%) and cotton, 155 g/m², plain weave not meeting excluded low-density types in notes. HTS 5513.11.00.20 covers this specific mixed fiber poplin/broadcloth under 170 g/m². Suited for casual shirts and summer apparel.
Broadcloth Poly-Cotton Blend for Uniforms
Bleached plain weave broadcloth, 72% polyester staple mixed solely with cotton, 145 g/m², non-square construction per Chapter 55 (b). Fits HTS 5513.11.00.20 as poplin/broadcloth of polyester-cotton under 170 g/m². Used for work uniforms and institutional shirts.