Polyester Staple Poplin Fabric
A plain weave poplin fabric made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments, not of square construction and weighing over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26. It falls under HTS 5515.12.00 due to its polyester staple fiber base blended primarily with synthetic filaments like polyester or nylon. This classification applies to finished woven fabrics for apparel or upholstery.
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If made solely from man-made filaments without staple fibers
Chapter 54 covers synthetic filament fabrics; staple fiber content moves it to Chapter 55.
If mixed mainly with cotton or other vegetable fibers
Heading 5515.11 applies to polyester staple fabrics mixed with cotton, not man-made filaments.
If knitted or crocheted rather than woven
Knitted polyester fabrics fall under Chapter 60, not woven Chapter 55.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber composition via lab tests to confirm polyester staple fibers exceed 50% with man-made filaments predominant, avoiding misclassification
• Provide weave structure documentation proving poplin (plain weave, not square) to meet chapter 55 statistical notes
Related Products under HTS 5515.12.00
Polyester-Viscose Blend Sheeting Fabric
Plain weave sheeting fabric from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with viscose man-made filaments, square construction over 170 g/m² with yarn number above 26, excluding cabled yarns. Classified in 5515.12.00 for its synthetic staple base with filament blend, used in bedding or linens. Meets chapter definitions for sheeting excluding specified exclusions.
Polyester Rayon Blend Upholstery Fabric
Durable woven upholstery fabric from polyester staple fibers mainly mixed with rayon man-made filaments, over 170 g/m². HTS 5515.12.00 for this composition, ideal for furniture covers. Not sheeting due to yarn exclusions.
Printcloth-Style Polyester Blend Fabric
Square construction plain weave fabric mimicking printcloth, polyester staple with man-made filaments, 43-68 yarn number, <170 g/m². Under 5515.12.00 but excludes true printcloth statistical note due to blend. For printing or crafts.
Automotive Seat Polyester Filament Fabric
Woven fabric for car seats, polyester staple mainly mixed with nylon filaments for durability. HTS 5515.12.00 classification for composition, meets upholstery needs.
Polyester Spandex Blend Activewear Fabric
Stretch woven fabric from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with spandex man-made filaments for sportswear, plain weave under chapter specs. Falls under 5515.12.00 as polyester staple principal with filament blend for elasticity. Used in yoga pants or athletic tops.
Nylon Filament Polyester Curtain Fabric
Woven fabric of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with nylon man-made filaments, plain weave for curtains, typically 200 g/m². HTS 5515.12.00 covers this due to polyester staple base with predominant filament content, suitable for home decor. Not poplin/broadcloth per statistical notes.