Cotton-Polyester Poplin Fabric
This woven fabric is made from 60% cotton and 40% polyester staple fibers, weighing 180 g/m², and qualifies as poplin due to its plain weave construction not of square construction. It is unbleached, falling under HTS 5514.19.90.90 as a mixed synthetic staple fiber fabric exceeding 170 g/m². The mixture is mainly with cotton, distinguishing it from pure synthetic or other blends.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If 85% or more cotton by weight
Higher cotton content shifts classification to Chapter 52 woven fabrics of cotton, not synthetic staple mixes.
If yarn-dyed instead of unbleached
Yarn-dyed processing moves it to the dyed fabrics subheading in the same chapter.
If made with synthetic filament yarns instead of staple
Filament yarn construction falls under Chapter 54, separate from staple fiber fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm less than 85% synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton
• Provide mill certificates showing weight exceeds 170 g/m² and plain weave poplin structure
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring no napping if claiming poplin; common pitfall is incorrect weave documentation
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Bleached Poly-Cotton Sheeting Fabric
A plain weave fabric weighing 190 g/m², composed of 70% cotton and 30% polyester staple fibers, bleached but not of square construction or using low yarn numbers excluded from sheeting. Classified under HTS 5514.19.90.90 for unbleached/bleached mixed fabrics over 170 g/m², other than specified types. Ideal for upholstery or apparel linings.
Cotton-Poly Drill Fabric
Unbleached 195 g/m² drill weave fabric blending 68% cotton with 32% polyester staple fibers, classified in HTS 5514.19.90.90 for other heavy mixed woven fabrics. Exceeds 170 g/m² and mixed mainly or solely with cotton, less than 85% synthetics; used in uniforms.
Unbleached Poly-Cotton Duck
Durable 210 g/m² unbleached duck fabric with 55% polyester staple and 45% cotton, but synthetic <85% mainly cotton mix. HTS 5514.19.90.90 for other heavy wovens; for tarps.
Bleached Cotton-Viscose Poly Blend
Bleached 178 g/m² fabric 50% cotton, 30% polyester staple, 20% viscose but synthetic <85% mainly cotton. HTS 5514.19.90.90 other.
Unbleached Cotton-Rich Twill Fabric
This 75% cotton / 25% polyester staple fiber twill weave fabric weighs 200 g/m² and is unbleached, fitting 'other woven fabrics' under HTS 5514.19.90.90. It contains less than 85% synthetic fibers mixed mainly with cotton, exceeding 170 g/m², used for workwear or bags. Not poplin, broadcloth, sheeting, printcloth, or cheesecloth per chapter notes.
Bleached Polyester-Cotton Canvas
Heavy-duty 180 g/m² canvas weave fabric with 65% cotton and 35% polyester staple fibers, bleached for a clean finish. Falls under HTS 5514.19.90.90 as other unbleached/bleached woven fabrics mixed mainly with cotton over 170 g/m². Suitable for tents, sails, or heavy apparel.