Polyester Poplin Fabric
A plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric not of square construction, weighing over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26, classified as 'poplin or broadcloth' under statistical note (a). It falls under HTS 5515.19.00 as other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers, distinct from specified types like sheeting or printcloth.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed specifically as sheeting
Sheeting fabrics of polyester staple fibers meeting square construction and weight/yarn criteria in statistical note (b) shift to 5515.12.00.
If acrylic staple fibers used instead
Changes in fiber type from polyester to acrylic move it to the acrylic subheading within Chapter 55.
If coated or laminated with plastics
Surface treatments like PU coating classify under Chapter 59 as textile fabrics impregnated or coated.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fabric construction meets poplin definition (plain weave, not square, yarn specs) via lab tests for accurate HTS classification
• Provide mill certificates confirming polyester staple fiber content over 85% to avoid reclassification to mixed fiber headings
Related Products under HTS 5515.19.00
Polyester Cheesecloth Fabric
Lightweight plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 warp ends and picks per cm², matching 'cheesecloth' per statistical note (d). Classified in HTS 5515.19.00 as other woven polyester staple fabrics, used for filtration or crafts.
Polyester Printcloth Alternative Fabric
Plain weave polyester staple fabric under 170 g/m² with >33 singles yarns/cm² but exceeding printcloth width (over 168 cm) or combed, per note (c). Falls under HTS 5515.19.00 as 'other' woven polyester staple fabrics for apparel linings.
Heavyweight Polyester Sheeting Fabric
Polyester staple fiber plain weave fabric over 170 g/m², not meeting sheeting exclusions like multiple yarns or low yarn number in note (b)(ii). HTS 5515.19.00 covers this 'other' category for upholstery or bedding uses.
Polyester Staple Lining Fabric
Woven fabric of polyester staple fibers for garment linings, plain weave not fitting poplin, broadcloth, sheeting, or printcloth definitions in statistical notes. HTS 5515.19.00 as 'other' for apparel manufacturing applications.
Industrial Polyester Filter Fabric
Plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric, lightweight with open construction not cheesecloth but 'other' under 5515.19.00, used in industrial filtration excluding specific statistical types.
Polyester Staple Upholstery Fabric
Durable woven polyester staple fiber fabric over 170 g/m², not square construction or low yarn number, thus 'other' in HTS 5515.19.00 for furniture upholstery excluding broadcloth/poplin.