Polyester-Wool Poplin Suiting Fabric
A plain weave poplin fabric made from polyester staple fibers mixed with at least 36% wool, used for high-end suiting. It falls under HTS 5515.13.05 due to its polyester staple fiber base with significant wool content exceeding 36% by weight. The fabric's construction fits the poplin definition as not square and over 170g/m² with appropriate yarn numbers.
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If made from wool or fine animal hair staple fibers as the predominant component
Shifts to Chapter 51 if wool staple fibers exceed synthetic in composition, regardless of total wool weight.
If using continuous filament polyester instead of staple fibers
Filament yarn fabrics fall under Chapter 54, not Chapter 55 which is exclusive to staple fiber yarns.
If cut and sewn into made-up articles like scarves
Finished apparel articles move from Chapter 55 fabrics to Chapter 62 made-ups.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm 36%+ wool, as discrepancies can lead to reclassification or penalties
• Include detailed weave specs and weight certifications in documentation to match poplin definitions in statistical notes
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as pure wool; declare as mixed synthetic staple fibers accurately
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