Polyester-Viscose Rayon Poplin Fabric
This plain weave fabric is made primarily from polyester staple fibers mixed with viscose rayon staple fibers, qualifying as poplin due to its non-square construction and weight over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26. It falls under HTS 5515.11.00 as a woven fabric of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with viscose rayon. Commonly used for shirts and blouses.
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If mixed mainly with cotton instead of viscose rayon
Chapter 55 shifts to 5515.12 for polyester staple fabrics mixed with cotton, based on secondary fiber dominance.
If made from polyester filament yarns rather than staple fibers
Filament-based woven fabrics fall under Chapter 54, not Chapter 55 which is exclusive to staple fibers.
If knitted or crocheted instead of woven
Knitted polyester-viscose fabrics are classified in Chapter 60, separate from woven fabrics in Chapter 55.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber composition via lab tests to confirm polyester is predominant with viscose rayon, as required for 5515.11.00; misdeclaration risks reclassification
• Provide weave structure details (e.g
• poplin specs per Chapter 55 notes) in documentation to avoid disputes on construction
• Ensure invoice specifies average yarn number and weight to match poplin definition, preventing shifts to broader categories
Related Products under HTS 5515.11.00
Polyester-Viscose Sheeting Fabric
A square construction plain weave fabric weighing under 170 g/m² with over 33 ends/picks per cm² and yarn number 68 or lower, composed mainly of polyester staple fibers blended with viscose rayon. Classified under HTS 5515.11.00 for its synthetic staple fiber composition and weave type per Chapter 55 note (b). Ideal for bed linens and apparel linings.
Polyester-Viscose Printcloth Fabric
Plain weave printcloth under 170 g/m², yarn numbers 43-68, over 33 singles yarns per cm², square construction, made mainly from polyester staple with viscose rayon. Fits HTS 5515.11.00 as specified in Chapter 55 note (c) for printcloth types. Used for lightweight apparel and crafts.
Polyester-Viscose Cheesecloth Fabric
Lightweight plain weave fabric ≤170 g/m² with ≤33 ends/picks per cm², primarily polyester staple mixed solely with viscose rayon staple fibers. Meets HTS 5515.11.00 and Chapter 55 note (d) for cheesecloth. Applied in filtration, crafts, and medical uses.
Polyester-Viscose Broadcloth Shirt Fabric
Broadcloth defined as plain weave non-square fabric, napped, over 170 g/m² with yarn >26, mainly polyester staple with viscose rayon. Under HTS 5515.11.00 per Chapter 55 note (a). Standard for formal shirts.
Polyester-Viscose Lining Fabric
Woven fabric of polyester staple mainly mixed with viscose rayon, used for garment linings, plain weave not fitting specific note types but under general 5515.11.00. Smooth drape and breathability from viscose blend.
Polyester-Viscose Drapery Fabric
Heavyweight woven polyester staple with viscose rayon for drapes, plain weave >170 g/m², classified HTS 5515.11.00. Durable with rayon sheen.