Polyester-Cotton Poplin Blend Fabric
A plain weave woven fabric primarily of polyester staple fibers mixed with man-made filament yarns, meeting poplin specifications under statistical note (a) with non-square construction and weight over 170 g/m² using yarns finer than average number 26. Classified under 5515.91.00.90 as other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments, excluding satins or twills. Used for lightweight apparel like shirts.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If man-made filament content exceeds staple fibers
Shifts to Chapter 54 woven fabrics of synthetic filaments if filaments are the predominant component.
If cotton staple fibers predominate over synthetic
Mixed mainly with man-made filaments but cotton base moves it to Chapter 52.
If dyed or printed versions
Post-import dyeing/printing reclassifies under 5516 for yarn-dyed or finished synthetic staple fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify exact yarn composition and weave structure to confirm poplin definition per statistical note (a); obtain mill test certificates for fiber content
• Ensure no multiple or cabled yarns if claiming lighter weights
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as 100% staple under 5515.11 if filament content is under 50%
Related Products under HTS 5515.91.00.90
Synthetic Sheeting Fabric with Filament Warp
Plain weave fabric of polyester staple fibers in filling mixed solely with man-made filament warp yarns, fitting sheeting definition under statistical note (b) with square construction, over 33 ends/picks per cm, and weight under 170 g/m² using average yarn number 68 or lower. Falls under HTS 5515.91.00.90 as other mixed woven fabrics. Ideal for bed linens and upholstery.
Printcloth-Style Synthetic Blend Woven
Woven fabric mainly of synthetic staple fibers mixed with filament yarns, styled as printcloth per statistical note (c) but classified as 'other' under 5515.91.00.90 due to exceeding 168 cm width or combed yarns; plain weave, 43-68 yarn numbers, over 33 singles per cm², under 170 g/m². Used for printing in garment labels.
Cheesecloth-Type Synthetic Filament Mix
Lightweight plain weave fabric of synthetic staple fibers mixed with man-made filaments, resembling cheesecloth per statistical note (d) with not more than 33 ends/picks per cm and under 170 g/m². HTS 5515.91.00.90 for other woven mixes. Common in food packaging and crafts.
Heavyweight Polyester Staple Twill Blend
Durable twill weave fabric mainly polyester staple with filament weft, over 170 g/m², excluded from poplin/broadcloth but fitting 'other' in 5515.91.00.90. Used for workwear and bags.
Fine Yarn Synthetic Blend Voile
Sheer plain weave voile fabric of synthetic staple mixed with filaments, average yarn number finer than 68 but classified other under 5515.91.00.90 as not strictly sheeting. For curtains and scarves.
Industrial Filter Synthetic Woven Mix
Woven fabric of synthetic staple with filament reinforcement for filters, plain weave not fitting named types, under 5515.91.00.90 other. Technical textile application.