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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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dyed
Dyed plain weave fabrics shift to 5516.21, while unbleached/bleached stay in 5516.11.
If made from continuous filament yarns instead of staple fibers
Chapter 54 covers synthetic filament fabrics, not staple fiber products in Chapter 55.
If for 3- or 4-thread twill weave
Twill weaves fall under 5516.12, distinct from plain weave in 5516.11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content exceeds 85% artificial staple fibers via lab testing for compliance; ensure weave meets plain weave (611) statistical note criteria
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as square construction sheeting
Related Products under HTS 5516.11.00.10
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.
Unbleached Polyester Staple Fiber Printcloth Alternative
Plain weave unbleached polyester staple fiber fabric under 170 g/m², 43-68 yarn number, over 33 singles yarns/cm², square construction but over 168 cm width, thus not strictly printcloth. Fits HTS 5516.11.0010 as plain weave >85% artificial staple. Used in packaging and crafts.
Bleached Cheesecloth-Style Viscose Staple Fabric
Lightweight plain weave bleached viscose staple fiber fabric ≤170 g/m² with ≤33 ends/picks per cm², over 85% artificial staple, meeting cheesecloth note but classified broadly under HTS 5516.11.0010. Popular for medical wipes and strainers.
Unbleached Heavyweight Polyester Staple Poplin
Heavy plain weave (>170 g/m²) unbleached polyester staple fabric, average yarn >26, non-square, fitting poplin note, 85%+ artificial staple for HTS 5516.11.0010. Suited for industrial curtains and bags.
Bleached Square Construction Polyester Sheeting Fabric
Bleached plain weave polyester staple fabric ≤170 g/m², square with >33 ends/picks/cm², yarn ≤68, 85%+ artificial staple under HTS 5516.11.0010. Used for mattress covers and apparel interlinings.
Unbleached Viscose Staple Fiber Broadcloth
Plain weave unbleached viscose staple broadcloth, non-square, not meeting excluded weights/yarns, 85%+ artificial for HTS 5516.11.0010. Common in dress linings and scarves.