Bleached Cross Twill Polyester-Cotton Poplin Alternative
Bleached cross twill fabric mimicking poplin texture but with 3/4-thread weave, polyester staple mainly with cotton at 165 g/m². HTS 5513.12.00.00 due to twill (not plain weave poplin per note a) and fiber/weight specs in Chapter 55. Used for blended dress shirts.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dyed or printed
Dyed/printed twill variants use 5513.13, progressing from unbleached/bleached in sequence.
If for 100% cotton twill equivalent
Pure cotton unbleached twill falls under Chapter 52, no synthetic mix.
If paper-backed for retail sale
Paper-covered textile fabrics for retail classify under Chapter 48 as coated paper products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document non-square construction to exclude from broadcloth/poplin definitions
• Pitfall: Over 170 g/m² tips to 5514.12
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Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Twill Fabric
This unbleached woven fabric features a 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing under 170 g/m² and containing less than 85% polyester. It fits HTS 5513.12.00.00 due to its specific twill construction, unbleached state, and fiber blend as defined in Chapter 55. Commonly used for casual shirting or linings.
Bleached Polyester-Cotton Cross Twill Sheeting
A bleached 4-thread cross twill fabric of polyester staple fibers primarily mixed with cotton, under 170 g/m², suitable for lightweight bed linens or apparel. Classified under HTS 5513.12.00.00 for its twill weave, bleached finish, and precise fiber composition per statistical notes. Not qualifying as 'sheeting' due to twill (not plain weave).
White Polyester-Cotton 3-Thread Twill for Shirts
Bleached white 3-thread twill fabric blending polyester staple fibers with cotton, weighing 150 g/m², ideal for men's casual button-down shirts. HTS 5513.12.00.00 applies to its unbleached/bleached twill structure and <85% polyester content in Chapter 55 woven fabrics. Excludes square construction types like broadcloth.
Unbleached Poly-Cotton Twill for Workwear Linings
Raw unbleached 4-thread twill fabric of polyester staple mixed solely with cotton, 140 g/m², used for durable jacket linings in workwear. Meets HTS 5513.12.00.00 criteria: twill weave, <170 g/m², <85% polyester per Chapter 55 notes. Differentiated from cheesecloth by exceeding 33 ends/picks per cm.
Lightweight Bleached 4-Thread Twill Blend for Skirts
120 g/m² bleached 4-thread twill of polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton, for women's skirt panels. Precisely HTS 5513.12.00.00: unbleached/bleached twill, <85% synthetic staple, <170 g/m² per Chapter 55. Not sheeting (twill vs plain).
Raw Polyester-Cotton Twill for Industrial Uniforms
Unbleached 3-thread twill fabric, 155 g/m², polyester staple mainly with cotton for uniform prototypes. Classed HTS 5513.12.00.00 for twill weave excluding printcloth/cheesecloth specs, Chapter 55 blend rules. Industrial end-use but fabric form.