Polyester-Cotton Poplin Fabric
A plain weave fabric primarily composed of polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton, not of square construction and weighing over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26. This falls under HTS 5515.91.00 as an other woven fabric of synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments, specifically classified as poplin per chapter notes.
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If mainly cotton with polyester staple
Fabrics mainly of cotton mixed with man-made staple fibers fall under Chapter 52, shifting from synthetic staple heading.
If mixed with man-made filaments instead of staple
Presence of man-made filaments as primary mix changes classification to woven fabrics of synthetic filaments in Chapter 54.
If mainly with cotton and over 85% synthetic
High synthetic content with cotton mix may qualify under unbleached woven fabrics of synthetic staple in 5516 if not finished.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content exceeds 50% polyester staple fibers via lab tests for accurate classification; ensure weave meets poplin definition to avoid reclassification as broadcloth
• Provide detailed yarn specs and weight certificates to CBP to prevent delays
Related Products under HTS 5515.91.00
Polyester-Viscose Sheeting Fabric
Plain weave square construction fabric weighing under 170 g/m² with over 33 ends/picks per cm, made mainly from polyester staple fibers mixed with viscose man-made filaments. Classified in HTS 5515.91.00 for other woven synthetic staple fabrics mixed solely or mainly with man-made filaments, fitting sheeting per statistical notes.
Acrylic Rayon Printcloth Blend
Lightweight plain weave printcloth under 170 g/m² with 43-68 yarn numbers, over 33 singles per cm², mainly acrylic staple mixed with rayon filaments. HTS 5515.91.00 covers this as other woven synthetic staple fabric mixed mainly with man-made filaments, aligning with printcloth note excluding combed types.
Polyester Cheesecloth Mix
Open plain weave cheesecloth under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 ends/picks per cm, primarily polyester staple blended with man-made filaments. Falls under HTS 5515.91.00 as other woven synthetic staple fabrics mixed mainly with man-made filaments, matching cheesecloth per chapter note (d).
Synthetic Staple Broadcloth
Plain weave broadcloth not square, mainly polyester staple with nylon filaments, suitable for shirts. HTS 5515.91.00 applies to such other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments, excluded from poplin by weight/yarn specs.
Polyester-Lyocell Utility Fabric
Woven fabric mainly polyester staple mixed with lyocell man-made filaments for workwear, not fitting poplin/sheeting/printcloth/cheesecloth precisely. Covered by HTS 5515.91.00 as other category for synthetic staple woven fabrics with man-made filament mixes.
Modacrylic-Aramid Filament Blend
Fire-resistant woven fabric mainly modacrylic staple with aramid filaments for protective gear. HTS 5515.91.00 includes such other woven synthetic staple fabrics mixed mainly with man-made filaments.