Dyed Polyester-Cotton Poplin Fabric
This plain weave fabric is made from polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m², and dyed for uniform color. It fits HTS 5514.21.00 due to its polyester staple fiber content under 85% mixed mainly with cotton, exceeding the weight threshold, and plain weave construction matching poplin definitions excluding lighter or low-density variants.
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If cotton content exceeds 85% with polyester as minor
Shifts to Chapter 52 cotton fabrics when synthetic staple is not the primary fiber.
If weight ≤170 g/m²
Lighter polyester-cotton mixes fall under 5513 for weights not exceeding 170 g/m².
If knitted rather than woven
Knitted dyed polyester-cotton fabrics classify under Chapter 60, not woven Chapter 55.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester staple with cotton mix, as exceeding triggers Chapter 54 or 55 pure synthetics
• Provide weave certificates proving plain weave and weight >170 g/m² to avoid reclassification to lighter fabrics in 5514.11
• Ensure dyeing process documentation; uneven dyeing may raise quality issues at customs
Related Products under HTS 5514.21.00
Heavyweight Dyed Poly-Cotton Broadcloth
A dyed plain weave broadcloth from polyester staple fibers chiefly mixed with cotton, over 170 g/m², suitable for upholstery. Classified under HTS 5514.21.00 for its dyed polyester staple-cotton blend, plain weave not of square construction, and heavyweight per chapter notes excluding low yarn number variants.
Dyed Polyester-Cotton Workwear Twill
Plain weave fabric dyed for durability in workwear, polyester staple fibers under 85% mixed with cotton, >170 g/m². HTS 5514.21.00 applies to this dyed, heavyweight polyester staple-cotton plain weave, distinct from excluded napped or low-density types per chapter notes.
Upholstery Grade Dyed Poly-Cotton Fabric
Dyed plain weave fabric for upholstery, polyester staple <85% with cotton, exceeding 170 g/m² for strength. Fits HTS 5514.21.00 as dyed polyester staple-cotton mix, plain weave heavyweight per statistical definitions, excluding sheeting or printcloth types.
Dyed Poly-Cotton Sheeting Alternative Fabric
Heavyweight dyed plain weave resembling sheeting but excluded by notes due to yarn specs, polyester staple-cotton mix >170 g/m². HTS 5514.21.00 covers this dyed plain weave polyester staple-cotton fabric not meeting sheeting's square construction or yarn criteria.
Industrial Poly-Cotton Apron Fabric Dyed
Dyed plain weave fabric for industrial aprons, polyester staple fibers mainly with cotton, >170 g/m². Classifies under HTS 5514.21.00 for dyed, heavyweight plain weave polyester staple-cotton blend, per chapter exclusions for cheesecloth or light poplins.
Bag Lining Dyed Poly-Cotton Woven
Plain weave dyed fabric for bag linings, <85% polyester staple with cotton, over 170 g/m². HTS 5514.21.00 due to dyed polyester staple-cotton composition, plain weave, and weight excluding printcloth or low-end count fabrics.