Polyester Printcloth Alternative
Woven polyester staple fiber fabric under 170 g/m² with 34 singles yarns/cm², average yarn 50, but includes minor cabled yarns excluding it from strict printcloth note (c). Thus, HTS 5515.99.90 as other. Used in packaging and lightweight linings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If yarn number 65+ and pure singles
Qualifying printcloth of acrylic/polyester blends shifts to 5515.93.
If further processed into tissue paper substitute
Converted paper-like textiles may classify as other paper products in Chapter 48.
If plastic-coated for industrial wipes
Plastic-coated synthetic fabrics often go to Chapter 39 plastics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Lab certify yarn type (singles vs cabled) to justify 'other' status; declare exact ends/picks per cm; avoid mislabeling as printcloth to prevent audits
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Polyester Poplin Fabric
A plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric not of square construction, weighing over 170 g/m² with yarn number above 26, classified as poplin under statistical note (a). It falls under HTS 5515.99.90 as other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, not specifically sheeting, printcloth, or cheesecloth. Commonly used for upholstery and lightweight apparel.
Acrylic Sheeting Fabric
Plain weave acrylic staple fiber fabric over 170 g/m², square construction without multiple yarns, fitting sheeting per statistical note (b)(ii). Classified in HTS 5515.99.90 as other non-specific woven synthetic staple fabrics. Ideal for bed linens and curtains.
Viscose Staple Cheesecloth-Style Fabric
Plain weave viscose staple fiber fabric under 170 g/m² with 30 warp/filling picks per cm², akin to cheesecloth note (d) but not pure cotton. HTS 5515.99.90 for other synthetic staple wovens. Applied in medical gauze and strainers.
Mixed Synthetic Satin Weave Fabric
Satin weave fabric from polyester and acrylic staple fibers, not plain weave thus outside chapter-specific notes. HTS 5515.99.90 as other woven synthetic staple fabrics. Popular for evening wear linings and decorative upholstery.
Polyester Industrial Filter Cloth
Heavy-duty plain weave polyester staple fabric over 170 g/m², not fitting poplin or sheeting due to yarn number 25. HTS 5515.99.90 other category. Designed for liquid filtration in manufacturing.
Napped Acrylic Broadcloth
Napped plain weave acrylic staple fabric not square, under poplin/broadcloth note exclusions. HTS 5515.99.90 as other. Used for crafts and soft furnishings.