100% Polyester Dyed Poplin Fabric
This plain weave fabric is made from 85% or more dyed artificial staple fibers, specifically polyester, meeting the poplin or broadcloth definition as a plain weave not of square construction. It is commonly used for shirts, blouses, and linings. Classified under 5516.12.0010 due to its high artificial staple fiber content, dyeing, and plain weave structure.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If printed instead of dyed
Printed plain weave fabrics of 85%+ artificial staple fibers shift to the printed subheading.
If made from synthetic filament yarns rather than staple fibers
Filament-based polyester fabrics fall under Chapter 54, not staple fiber Chapter 55.
If containing less than 85% artificial staple fibers, mixed with natural fibers
Blended fabrics drop to the mixed fibers subheading in 5516.92.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 85%+ artificial staple fibers; ensure dyeing is uniform for classification
• Provide weave construction details to avoid misclassification as sheeting
• Label country of origin clearly for apparel end-use
Related Products under HTS 5516.12.00.10
Dyed Acrylic Plain Weave Broadcloth
A dyed plain weave broadcloth composed of 85% or more acrylic staple fibers, fitting the poplin/broadcloth specs for non-square construction. Ideal for lightweight apparel and upholstery. Falls under 5516.12.0010 for its dyed plain weave and predominant artificial staple fiber composition.
Viscose Staple Fiber Dyed Sheeting Fabric
Plain weave sheeting fabric dyed and made from 85%+ viscose staple fibers, meeting square construction and density specs over 33 ends/picks per cm. Used for bed linens and apparel. Classified in 5516.12.0010 for dyed plain weave high artificial staple content.
Polyester Dyed Printcloth Alternative
This dyed plain weave fabric of 85%+ polyester staple fibers mimics printcloth specs but classified as plain weave due to slight variations in yarn number. Suitable for packaging and crafts. Under 5516.12.0010 for dyed, high artificial staple plain weave.
Acetate Staple Dyed Cheesecloth Fabric
Lightweight plain weave dyed cheesecloth from 85%+ acetate staple fibers, with ≤33 ends/picks per cm and ≤170 g/m². Used for filtration and crafts. Fits 5516.12.0010 as dyed plain weave artificial staple fabric.
Rayon Staple Fiber Dyed Poplin for Apparel
Dyed plain weave poplin of 85%+ rayon (viscose) staple fibers, not square construction, for dress shirts. Meets Chapter 55 notes for poplin. Classified 5516.12.0010 due to dyeing and weave.
Modacrylic Dyed Plain Weave Fabric
Fire-resistant dyed plain weave fabric from 85%+ modacrylic staple fibers, used in uniforms. Plain weave structure per 5516.12.0010 for dyed artificial staples.