Bleached Plain Weave Acrylic Staple Fiber Sheeting
A square construction plain weave fabric weighing under 170 g/m², with over 33 ends/picks per cm² and yarn number 68 or lower, made from 85%+ bleached acrylic staple fibers. Classified under HTS 5516.11.0010 for unbleached/bleached plain weaves. Ideal for bed linens and lightweight apparel.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dyed or printed
Printed or dyed versions classify under 5516.22, separate from bleached in 5516.11.
If containing over 85% polyester staple fibers
Polyester-dominant mixes fall under 5515, while other artificial fibers like acrylic are in 5516.
If 3-thread or 4-thread twill
Twill weave statistical note (613) applies instead of plain weave (611).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document square construction and yarn specs to prove sheeting definition; request bleaching certificates
• Pitfall: exceeding 170 g/m² weight moves it out of statistical sheeting note
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Unbleached 100% Polyester Staple Fiber Poplin Fabric
This plain weave fabric is made from 85% or more unbleached polyester staple fibers, qualifying as poplin due to its non-square construction and weight over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26. It falls under HTS 5516.11.0010 as an unbleached plain weave fabric of artificial staple fibers. Commonly used for lining in apparel and upholstery.
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Bleached Cheesecloth-Style Viscose Staple Fabric
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Unbleached Heavyweight Polyester Staple Poplin
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Bleached Square Construction Polyester Sheeting Fabric
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Unbleached Viscose Staple Fiber Broadcloth
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