Lightweight Poly-Cotton Checkered Fabric
This 160 g/m² plain weave fabric mixes 75% polyester staple fibers with 25% cotton, using yarns of different colors for a checkered design. It qualifies for HTS 5513.31.00.00 as a sub-85% synthetic blend mainly with cotton, under 170 g/m² weight limit. Commonly used in casual blouses and scarves.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If <85% but mixed with fibers other than cotton (e.g., viscose)
Non-cotton mixes stay in 5512, while cotton-main mixes shift to 5513.
If high cotton content with minimal polyester
Predominantly cotton plain weave fabrics classify in Chapter 52.
If knitted rather than woven
Knitted synthetic staple-cotton blends move to Chapter 60.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct independent weave density tests to ensure plain weave compliance
• Document supplier yarn color specs to support 'different colors' declaration
• Check for quotas on polyester-cotton blends from Asia; apply for licenses early
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Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric
This plain weave fabric blends 60% polyester staple fibers with 40% cotton, weighing 150 g/m², ideal for lightweight shirts. It falls under HTS 5513.31.00.00 due to its polyester-cotton mix under 85% synthetic, plain weave, and weight not exceeding 170 g/m² with yarns of different colors. The multi-color yarn construction matches the 'of yarns of different colors' subheading.
Multi-Color Poly-Cotton Broadcloth
A lightweight broadcloth with 70% polyester staple fibers mixed with 30% cotton, 140 g/m², featuring yarns of various colors for patterned effects. Classified under HTS 5513.31.00.00 for its plain weave, sub-85% synthetic content mainly with cotton, and low weight. Not square construction, qualifying as broadcloth per chapter notes.
Poly-Cotton Plaid Dress Lining
Plain weave fabric of 65% polyester staple and 35% cotton, 155 g/m², with multi-color yarns creating a plaid pattern, used for dress linings. HTS 5513.31.00.00 applies due to mixed fibers <85% synthetic mainly with cotton, plain weave, light weight, and colored yarns. Perfect for apparel linings requiring breathability.
Poly-Cotton Yarn-Dyed Poplin
Poplin-style plain weave fabric at 145 g/m², 68% polyester staple fibers mixed solely with cotton, yarn-dyed in multiple colors. Falls under HTS 5513.31.00.00 for plain weave poly-cotton blends <85% synthetic, ≤170 g/m², with different color yarns. Suited for men's dress shirts.
Breathable Poly-Cotton Blouse Material
Plain weave 152 g/m² fabric of 72% polyester staple and 28% cotton with multi-color yarns for subtle patterns. HTS 5513.31.00.00 covers this due to <85% synthetic mainly cotton mix, plain weave, light weight, and yarn color diversity. Designed for summer blouses.
Striped Poly-Cotton Shirting Fabric
150 g/m² plain weave shirting with 70% polyester staple fibers and 30% cotton, striped via different color yarns. Meets HTS 5513.31.00.00 criteria: mixed <85% synthetic mainly cotton, plain weave, ≤170 g/m². Popular for affordable dress shirts.