Dyed Polyester-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric
This plain weave fabric, weighing 150 g/m², is made from 65% polyester staple fibers mixed with 35% cotton, dyed in solid colors, and meets the poplin or broadcloth definition due to its non-square construction and fine yarn count exceeding statistical note thresholds. It is commonly used for men's dress shirts. Classified under HTS 5513.21.0020 for its dyed polyester-cotton blend under 170 g/m².
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 85% or more polyester staple fibers
Higher polyester content moves it to the 5513.11 heading for predominantly synthetic fabrics, excluding mixed mainly with cotton.
If cotton content exceeds 85% by weight
Predominantly cotton woven fabrics fall under Chapter 52, specifically dyed plain weave types, regardless of minor polyester mix.
If of yarns of different colors (not uniformly dyed)
Yarn-dyed or multi-color yarn fabrics classify under 5513.23, distinct from piece-dyed plain colors in 5513.21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester; ensure weight documentation shows ≤170 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill certificates for yarn number and weave structure to prove poplin status
• Watch for bleaching treatments that might shift to another subheading
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Navy Blue Poly-Cotton Broadcloth Dress Fabric
A 140 g/m² dyed broadcloth of 70% polyester staple and 30% cotton, plain weave with non-square construction fitting the broadcloth definition per statistical note (a), ideal for women's dresses and blouses. The uniform navy dye is applied post-weaving. HTS 5513.21.0020 applies to its polyester-cotton mix under 170 g/m².
Black Polyester-Cotton Poplin Blouse Material
Weighing 160 g/m², this black-dyed plain weave poplin fabric blends 60% polyester staple fibers with 40% cotton, non-square construction per note (a), suited for tailored blouses. It qualifies under HTS 5513.21.0020 for dyed, lightweight polyester-cotton poplins.
Red Dyed Poly-Cotton Broadcloth for Skirts
This 155 g/m² red-dyed broadcloth features 68% polyester staple mixed solely with cotton, plain weave not of square construction, matching broadcloth specs for skirt panels. HTS 5513.21.0020 covers such dyed lightweight mixes.
Charcoal Gray Poly-Cotton Poplin Suiting Fabric
A 145 g/m² charcoal gray dyed poplin of 75% polyester staple and cotton, plain weave with fine, uneven yarn structure qualifying as poplin per statistical notes, used for suiting. Fits HTS 5513.21.0020 precisely.
White Dyed Polyester-Cotton Broadcloth for Linings
Lightly dyed white broadcloth at 130 g/m², 62% polyester staple with cotton, non-square plain weave per note (a), perfect for garment linings. HTS 5513.21.0020 for such dyed blends.
Teal Poly-Cotton Poplin Craft Fabric
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