Multicolor Polyester Poplin Fabric
This plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric features yarns of different colors, meeting poplin specifications under statistical note (a) with non-square construction and weight over 170 g/m² using yarns finer than average number 26. It is classified under HTS 5515.99.90.05 as other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, not blue denim or jacquard. Ideal for colorful apparel linings or upholstery.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibers
High polyester content shifts classification to specific polyester subheading within Chapter 55, altering duty rates.
If made from synthetic filament yarns instead of staple fibers
Filament yarn fabrics fall under Chapter 54, not Chapter 55 which is exclusive to staple fiber yarns.
If yarns are of different colors but classified as printed rather than woven in color
Printed fabrics with multi-color effect are in Chapter 55 note 4 under 5516, separate from woven yarn color variations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify yarn composition via lab tests to confirm synthetic staple fibers and multi-color yarn usage, avoiding reclassification to uniform color subheadings
• Provide weave structure documentation proving non-jacquard and non-denim to comply with exclusions in 5515.99.90.05
• Label fabrics with country of origin and fiber content per FTC rules to prevent customs holds
Related Products under HTS 5515.99.90.05
Variegated Acrylic Broadcloth
A broadcloth-style woven fabric from acrylic staple fibers with yarns of various colors, fitting poplin/broadcloth definition excluding low-density or coarse yarn types per note (a). Falls under HTS 5515.99.90.05 for other synthetic staple fiber wovens excluding denim or jacquard weaves. Used in fashion blouses and scarves.
Rainbow Polyester Sheeting Fabric
Plain weave polyester staple fiber sheeting with multi-color yarns, qualifying under statistical note (b) for square construction over 33 ends/picks per cm² and appropriate weights/yarn numbers, excluding printcloth. Classified in HTS 5515.99.90.05 as other wovens of different color yarns, not denim/jacquard. Suitable for bed linens.
Mixed Color Polyester Printcloth Alternative
Woven polyester staple fabric with different color yarns designed to mimic printcloth specs but using color variation in weave per note (c) parameters, avoiding true printcloth exclusion. Under HTS 5515.99.90.05 for non-denim, non-jacquard multi-color wovens. For lightweight apparel.
Polychrome Acrylic Cheesecloth Substitute
Low-density plain weave acrylic staple fabric with yarns of different colors, structured like cheesecloth under note (d) with ≤33 ends/picks per cm² but classified separately due to color yarn usage. HTS 5515.99.90.05 for other multi-color synthetic wovens excluding denim/jacquard. Used in crafts and filtration.
Striped Polyester-Cotton Blend Poplin
Poplin weave fabric blending polyester staple with minor cotton, using different color yarns for stripe effect, non-square per note (a). HTS 5515.99.90.05 as predominantly synthetic staple multi-color woven, not denim/jacquard. For shirting.
Tie-Dye Effect Polyester Sheeting
Square construction polyester staple sheeting with multi-color yarns creating tie-dye appearance, fitting note (b) specs excluding printcloth. HTS 5515.99.90.05 for other color yarn wovens. Bedding and drapery use.