Acrylic-Wool Blend Poplin Fabric
This plain weave fabric is made from acrylic staple fibers mixed with 40% wool, meeting the poplin definition as it is not of square construction and weighs under 170 g/m² with appropriate yarn counts. Classified under HTS 5515.22.05 due to containing 36% or more wool by weight in an acrylic base. Used for lightweight suiting and dresses.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If wool content exceeds 85% by weight
High wool content shifts classification to Chapter 51 woven fabrics of wool or blends.
If wool content below 36% but mixed solely with wool
Lower wool percentage falls under mixed with less than 36% wool subheading.
If knitted rather than woven
Knitted fabrics of acrylic staple fibers go to Chapter 60, not woven Chapter 55.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm 36%+ wool, as discrepancies can lead to reclassification
• Include detailed weave specs and weight in commercial invoice to match poplin statistical notes
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as 100% synthetic, triggering higher scrutiny
Related Products under HTS 5515.22.05
Modacrylic-Wool Sheeting Fabric
A square construction plain weave fabric from modacrylic staple fibers with 38% fine animal hair, weighing 160 g/m² and over 33 ends/picks per cm, fitting the sheeting definition per statistical note (b). Falls under HTS 5515.22.05 for its high wool content. Ideal for bedding and upholstery.
Modacrylic-Lambswool Suiting Fabric
Woven suiting fabric blending modacrylic staple with 42% lambswool, poplin weave, for tailored garments. Meets HTS 5515.22.05 criteria for acrylic/modacrylic with ≥36% wool. Provides warmth and durability.
Acrylic-Alpaca Hair Blend Fabric
Plain weave fabric of acrylic staple fibers containing 39% alpaca fine hair, suitable for outerwear. HTS 5515.22.05 covers such high fine animal hair content in synthetic staple weaves.
Modacrylic-Wool upholstery Blend
Durable woven blend of modacrylic and 41% wool for furniture upholstery, >170 g/m² but fitting definitions. Under HTS 5515.22.05 for composition.
Acrylic-Mohair Dress Fabric
Lightweight dress fabric with acrylic and 37% mohair, plain weave. HTS 5515.22.05 due to fine hair content.
Poplin Acrylic-Wool Shirt Fabric
Shirt poplin from acrylic 55%-wool 45%, plain weave non-square. Fits HTS 5515.22.05 perfectly.