Heavyweight Poly-Cotton Plaid Upholstery Fabric
A 220 g/m² plain weave fabric blending 65% polyester staple fibers with 35% cotton, featuring multi-colored yarns for plaid design, ideal for furniture upholstery. Classified under HTS 5514.30.31.00 due to its polyester staple base mixed mainly with cotton, weight over 170 g/m², and plain weave construction. Offers durability and fade resistance.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made with synthetic filament yarns instead of staple fibers
Filament-based polyester-cotton mixes are in Chapter 54, not staple fiber Chapter 55.
If coated or laminated with plastics for textile use
Surface treatments like PVC coating move it to heading 5903 for coated fabrics.
If imported as finished upholstery panels cut to size
Cut and hemmed pieces for specific end-use may be other made-up textile articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include mill test certificates for gsm weight and fiber composition to prevent reclassification
• Ensure plain weave is documented, as twill variants shift to other subheadings
• Label color yarn usage clearly to avoid grouping under single-color categories
Related Products under HTS 5514.30.31.00
Poly-Cotton Poplin Work Shirt Fabric
This plain weave fabric, weighing 200 g/m², is made from 60% polyester staple fibers mixed with 40% cotton, using yarns of different colors for a subtle plaid pattern. It falls under HTS 5514.30.31.00 as a woven fabric of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, exceeding 170 g/m², and plain weave. Commonly used for durable work shirts and uniforms.
Poly-Cotton Broadcloth Bag Fabric
Plain weave broadcloth at 180 g/m², composed of 70% polyester staple fibers and 30% cotton with varied color yarns, suited for tote bags and backpacks. It matches HTS 5514.30.31.00 for plain weave fabrics over 170 g/m² of polyester staple mixed mainly or solely with cotton, yarns of different colors. Provides strength and wrinkle resistance.
Durable Poly-Cotton Curtain Fabric
This 190 g/m² plain weave fabric mixes 55% polyester staple fibers with 45% cotton using differently colored yarns for a striped effect, perfect for curtains. Under HTS 5514.30.31.00 as it contains less than 85% polyester staple, mixed mainly with cotton, exceeds 170 g/m², plain weave. Balances drape and longevity.
Poly-Cotton Multi-Color Tote Lining Fabric
A 175 g/m² plain weave lining fabric of 68% polyester staple fibers and 32% cotton with yarns of various colors for patterned interiors in totes. Fits HTS 5514.30.31.00 precisely: polyester staple <85% mainly with cotton, >170 g/m², plain weave, different color yarns. Lightweight yet sturdy for linings.
Industrial Poly-Cotton Apron Fabric
Plain weave fabric at 210 g/m² from 62% polyester staple and 38% cotton with multi-hued yarns, designed for heavy-duty aprons. Classified in HTS 5514.30.31.00 for its composition of <85% polyester staple mixed mainly with cotton, over 170 g/m², plain weave with different color yarns. Stain-resistant and robust.
Striped Poly-Cotton Tablecloth Fabric
210 g/m² plain weave with 60% polyester staple fibers, 40% cotton, and differently colored yarns creating stripes for tablecloths. HTS 5514.30.31.00 applies as woven synthetic staple fabric <85% polyester mixed mainly with cotton, >170 g/m², plain weave. Elegant for dining textiles.