Unbleached 100% Acrylic Staple Fiber Poplin
This plain weave fabric made from 100% unbleached acrylic staple fibers exceeds 85% artificial staple fiber content and weighs over 170 g/m² with yarn number above 26, qualifying as poplin per Chapter 55 notes. It is used for lightweight apparel linings and blouses. Classified under 5516.11.00 due to its unbleached state and high artificial fiber composition.
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If dyed or printed
Dyed or printed versions of the same fabric move to the colored heading 5516.21.00.
If made from continuous filament yarns instead of staple fibers
Chapter 54 covers synthetic filament fabrics, not staple fiber weaves in Chapter 55.
If containing <85% artificial staple fibers, mixed with cotton
Lower artificial fiber content (e.g., 70/30 acrylic/cotton) falls under 5515 for mixed fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm ≥85% artificial staple fibers; invoices must specify unbleached status
• Provide weave construction details (ends/picks per cm, yarn number) to customs to match poplin definition and avoid reclassification
Related Products under HTS 5516.11.00
Unbleached Acrylic Printcloth Alternative
Plain weave unbleached acrylic staple fiber fabric at 150 g/m², 50 singles yarns/cm, yarn numbers 50-65, square construction, matching printcloth specs in note (c) but unprinted. Used for pre-print apparel bases. HTS 5516.11.00 captures its ≥85% artificial staple and unbleached nature.
Bleached High-Count Viscose Staple Poplin
Bleached viscose staple poplin for shirting, 92% artificial, plain weave not square, meets note (a) exclusions avoidance. Under 5516.11.00 for bleached high-staple content.
Unbleached Acrylic Staple Sheeting Roll
Wide unbleached acrylic sheeting fabric >170 g/m², square construction avoiding note (b)(ii) exclusions, 87% staple for upholstery. HTS 5516.11.00 applies.
Bleached Viscose Printcloth Base
Bleached viscose staple printcloth-spec fabric <168 cm wide, 95% artificial, for digital printing. 5516.11.00 for pre-print bleached state.
Unbleached Rayon Staple Cheesecloth
Unbleached rayon cheesecloth ≤33 ends/picks, <170 g/m², 100% artificial staple for straining. Direct note (d) fit in 5516.11.00.
Bleached Acrylic Broadcloth Lining
Bleached acrylic broadcloth for garment linings, not square, qualifying poplin/broadcloth. 89% staple, 5516.11.00.