Polyester Staple Poplin Fabric
A plain weave poplin fabric made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with polyester filaments, weighing under 170 g/m² with unbalanced construction. It falls under HTS 5515.12.00.90 as a woven fabric of synthetic staple fibers (polyester) mixed with man-made filaments, not specifically classified elsewhere in the subheading. This mixed construction provides durability and a smooth finish suitable for apparel.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed solely with cotton
Fabrics mixed mainly with cotton instead of man-made filaments classify under 5515.11, changing the material pairing.
If predominantly filament yarns
If staple fibers are minor and filaments dominate, it shifts to Chapter 54 woven fabrics of synthetic filaments.
If mixed with viscose staple fibers
Mixing with man-made staple like viscose (not filaments) moves it to other synthetic staple fiber mixes in 5515.19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify yarn construction and weight to confirm poplin definition per statistical notes; provide lab test reports for fiber content
• Label fabric with exact polyester staple and filament percentages to avoid reclassification during customs review
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