Polyester-Viscose Poplin Shirt Fabric
This plain weave fabric, weighing under 170 g/m² with unbalanced construction, is made mainly from polyester staple fibers mixed with viscose rayon staple fibers, certified as poplin or broadcloth per statistical note (a). It is dyed in solid colors for use in men's dress shirts. Classified under 5515.11.0015 due to its specific material composition and weave type.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed solely or mainly with cotton instead of viscose rayon
Material blend changes to polyester-cotton mix, falling under different subheading for cotton mixtures.
If made from polyester filament yarns rather than staple fibers
Filament yarn fabrics are classified in Chapter 54, not Chapter 55 which is exclusive to staple fiber fabrics.
If certified 85% or more polyester staple fibers without significant viscose mix
Pure or high-percentage polyester staple fabrics without rayon mixture go to unblended subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify yarn count and weave construction against statistical note (a) to confirm poplin/broadcloth status; test samples if needed
• Provide lab test reports for fiber content (polyester main with viscose rayon) to avoid reclassification during customs exam
Related Products under HTS 5515.11.00.15
Poly-Viscose Broadcloth Blouse Material
A lightweight broadcloth fabric of plain weave, not square construction, primarily polyester staple fibers blended with viscose rayon, meeting poplin/broadcloth definitions excluding low-density or heavy yarn types. Printed with subtle patterns for women's blouses. HTS 5515.11.0015 applies for its polyester-viscose staple mix and weave specs.
Durable Polyester-Rayon Poplin Dress Lining
Poplin fabric of polyester staple fibers mainly mixed with viscose rayon, plain weave under 170 g/m², not square, designed for dress linings with smooth drape. Meets broadcloth criteria by excluding low-end counts or heavy yarns. Falls under 5515.11.0015 for synthetic staple blends.
Printed Poly-Viscose Broadcloth for Skirts
Broadcloth with floral print, plain weave polyester staple main with viscose rayon, lightweight non-square construction qualifying as poplin/broadcloth per note exclusions. Ideal for skirt panels. 5515.11.0015 due to precise staple fiber blend.
Semi-Sheer Polyester-Viscose Poplin Voile
Lightweight poplin voile variant, plain weave polyester staple blended mainly with viscose rayon staple fibers, under 170 g/m², non-square for broadcloth status. Used for overlay dresses. HTS 5515.11.0015 for mixed synthetic staple poplin.
Tailored Poly-Rayon Broadcloth Suiting
Broadcloth suiting fabric, polyester staple fibers chiefly with viscose rayon, plain weave meeting poplin note (a) by yarn number and construction. Dyed navy for business suits. Classed 5515.11.0015 for blend and style.