Bleached Polyester-Cotton Sheeting
A plain weave sheeting fabric exceeding 170 g/m², mixed mainly with cotton and polyester staple fibers, bleached for brightness. It meets sheeting definitions but due to weight and yarn specs, fits 5514.11.00 over exclusions for multiple yarns. Used for bedding or linens.
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If ≤170 g/m² and square construction
Lighter bleached cotton-rich sheets are in Chapter 52, per sheeting definitions.
If ≥85% polyester staple
Higher polyester content moves to pure synthetic staple fabric headings in 5513.
If yarn-dyed
Yarn-dyed polyester-cotton blends over 170 g/m² are in 5514.21, not plain unbleached/bleached.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document square construction and yarn numbers to distinguish from poplin; audits often check against statistical notes
• Include bleaching certificates to prevent downgrade to unbleached rates or reclass to Chapter 52
• Avoid bulk packaging without retail intent, as it may shift to industrial fabric codes
Related Products under HTS 5514.11.00
Polyester-Cotton Poplin Fabric
This plain weave fabric is made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m², and qualifies as poplin due to its non-square construction and weight exceeding 170 g/m² without meeting exclusion criteria for lower yarn numbers. It is unbleached or bleached, ideal for upholstery or heavy apparel. Classified under 5514.11.00 for its specific fiber mix and weave.
Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Canvas
Heavy plain weave canvas fabric over 170 g/m² from polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton, unbleached for industrial uses like tents. Fits 5514.11.00 as plain weave without cabled yarns excluding it from sheeting. Durable for outdoor applications.
Polyester-Cotton Workwear Twill
Plain weave (not strict twill) fabric for workwear, polyester staple with cotton over 170 g/m², unbleached. Matches 5514.11.00 for mixed staple fibers and weight, used in uniforms. Note: true twill may reclassify.
Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Bag Fabric
Heavy plain weave fabric for bags, >170 g/m² polyester staple-cotton mix, unbleached. Fits 5514.11.00 precisely per statistical notes for weight and weave. Used in tote or duffel production.
Polyester-Cotton Plain Weave Lining
Bleached plain weave lining fabric >170 g/m², polyester staple with cotton. 5514.11.00 applies for mixed fibers, weight, and unbleached/bleached. For garment or bag interiors.
Heavy Polyester-Cotton Curtain Fabric
Plain weave curtain material >170 g/m², unbleached polyester staple-cotton blend. Matches 5514.11.00 for specs excluding cheesecloth or light prints. For home decor.