Discharge Printed Polyester Poplin Fabric
This plain weave fabric contains over 85% artificial staple fibers, specifically polyester, and features discharge printing where color is removed to create patterns. It qualifies as poplin per chapter notes due to its plain weave, non-square construction, and weight over 170 g/m² with appropriate yarn number. Classified under 5516.14.00.05 for its discharge print style.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not discharge printed but other printed styles
Plain weave printed fabrics without discharge process fall under general printed category excluding 611.
If containing less than 85% artificial staple fibers
Lower artificial fiber content shifts to mixed fiber heading in Chapter 55.
If knitted rather than woven
Knitted discharge printed fabrics go to Chapter 60 for other knitted or crocheted fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 85%+ artificial staple fibers; provide mill certificates
• Ensure discharge printing process documentation to distinguish from standard prints under statistical note 611
• Check weight and weave specs against poplin definition to avoid reclassification to other subheadings
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Discharge Printed Viscose Staple Sheeting Fabric
Plain weave sheeting fabric of 92% viscose staple fibers, discharge printed for bedding applications, fitting statistical note (b) specs for square construction and weight under 170 g/m² with over 33 ends/picks per cm². High artificial staple content and discharge print dictate 5516.14.00.05 classification.
Discharge Printed Acrylic Broadcloth
A fine plain weave broadcloth made from 100% acrylic staple fibers with discharge printing for subtle patterns. Meets broadcloth/poplin criteria in statistical note (a) with non-square construction and suitable density. HTS 5516.14.00.05 applies due to high artificial fiber content and specific print method.
Discharge Printed Polyester Printcloth
Lightweight plain weave printcloth of 88% polyester staple fibers, under 170 g/m² with 43-68 yarn number and over 33 singles per cm², featuring discharge printing. Precisely matches statistical note (c) for printcloth, classified in 5516.14.00.05 for printed plain weave.
Discharge Printed Acrylic Cheesecloth
Open plain weave cheesecloth from 95% acrylic staples, under 170 g/m² with ≤33 ends/picks per cm², discharge printed for crafts or filtration. Fits note (d) definition, with 85%+ artificial fibers placing it in 5516.14.00.05.
Discharge Printed Viscose Rayon Poplin for Apparel
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Discharge Printed Polyester Voile Fabric
Sheer plain weave voile of 87% polyester staples, discharge printed, lightweight under 170 g/m² but exceeding printcloth density specs—classified as other printed plain weave per 5516.14.00.05.