Dyed Polyester Chiffon Fabric
Lightweight, semi-transparent chiffon woven from 93% artificial staple polyester fibers, piece-dyed for apparel uses like blouses and linings. Falls under HTS 5516.12.00.90 as other dyed fabrics containing 85% or more artificial staple fibers, not meeting sheeting or printcloth specs. Popular in fashion garments.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If less than 85% artificial staple
Fabrics of other textile staple fibers with synthetics under 85% use 5514.
If predominantly cotton
Cotton base fabrics with minor polyester fall under Chapter 52.
If coated or laminated
Textile fabrics coated with plastics shift to Chapter 59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for exact staple fiber length and crimp to affirm Chapter 55 over filament
• Provide commercial invoices specifying 'piece-dyed' to distinguish from yarn-dyed
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Dyed 100% Polyester Poplin Fabric
This plain weave poplin fabric is made from 100% artificial staple polyester fibers, dyed uniformly, and meets poplin specifications with non-square construction and weight over 170 g/m² using yarns finer than average number 26. It falls under HTS 5516.12.00.90 as a dyed woven fabric containing 85% or more artificial staple fibers, specifically in the 'other' category. Commonly used for shirts and blouses.
Dyed Polyester Voile Sheer Fabric
A lightweight, sheer plain weave voile fabric dyed in solid colors, composed of 100% artificial staple polyester fibers weighing under 170 g/m² with fine yarn counts. Classified under HTS 5516.12.00.90 for dyed woven fabrics with 85% or more artificial staple fibers, other than specific types. Ideal for curtains, scarves, and evening wear.
Dyed Acrylic Staple Fiber Broadcloth
This dyed broadcloth is a plain weave fabric of 100% artificial staple acrylic fibers, not of square construction, suitable for apparel linings. It qualifies under HTS 5516.12.00.90 as 'other' dyed woven fabric with 85%+ artificial staple fibers, matching chapter note definitions excluding low-density types. Used in suiting and dresses.
Dyed Viscose Staple Rayon Twill
A twill weave fabric dyed in solid shades, made from 100% artificial staple viscose rayon fibers for upholstery and apparel. Classified in HTS 5516.12.00.90 for other dyed wovens with 85%+ artificial staple fibers, as twill doesn't match plain weave note types like poplin. Durable for home textiles.
Dyed Acetate Staple Lining Fabric
Fine plain weave lining fabric from 100% acetate staple fibers, dyed in various shades for garment interiors. HTS 5516.12.00.90 covers this as other dyed artificial staple wovens over 85%, not fitting cheesecloth density. Slippery for easy wear.
Dyed Modal Staple Jersey Weave
Woven fabric mimicking jersey knit, 95% modal artificial staple fibers dyed for soft apparel. Classed in HTS 5516.12.00.90 for other dyed high-artificial staple wovens. Luxurious drape for t-shirts.