Acrylic Poplin Shirt Fabric
This is a plain weave poplin fabric made from acrylic staple fibers mixed mainly with polyester filaments, weighing around 120 gsm with not square construction. It meets Chapter 55 poplin or broadcloth definitions due to its weave and yarn structure, classified under 5515.21.0010 for synthetic staple fiber blends. Commonly used for lightweight dress shirts.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed mainly with cotton instead of man-made filaments
Changes to cotton mix heading 5515.11 as per hierarchy for natural fiber blends.
If composed solely of synthetic filaments without staple fibers
Pure filament fabrics fall under Chapter 54, not staple fiber Chapter 55.
If plain weave but does not meet poplin/broadcloth specs (e.g., square construction)
Other plain weaves of acrylic staple with filaments go to 5515.29, excluding defined poplin.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify yarn composition via lab tests to confirm acrylic staple main component and filament mix for accurate HTS classification
• Provide weave specs (gsm, ends/picks per cm) in documentation to prove poplin status per statistical notes
• Avoid misclassification as sheeting by ensuring non-square construction; common pitfall for similar weights
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