Printed Polyester Poplin Fabric
This is a plain weave printed fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibers, weighing over 170 g/m² with fine yarn counts, classified as poplin under statistical notes. It falls under HTS 5516.14.00.95 as a printed woven fabric containing 85% or more artificial staple fibers, other than specific excluded types. Commonly used for apparel linings and lightweight jackets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If yarn-dyed instead of printed
Yarn-dyed fabrics shift to 5516.13, as printing defines the 5516.14 heading for surface-patterned goods.
If made from continuous filament polyester
Chapter 54 covers synthetic filament fabrics; staple fiber construction moves it to Chapter 55.
If containing 23-85% artificial staple fibers
Lower staple fiber content (under 85%) falls under 5515 for mixed woven fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fabric weight and weave meets poplin definition to avoid reclassification; provide lab tests for fiber content (85%+ artificial staple); ensure printing is on one or both sides as declared
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Printed Viscose Sheeting Fabric
A square construction plain weave fabric from 100% viscose staple fibers, weighing under 170 g/m² with over 33 ends/picks per cm² and yarn number 68 or lower, meeting sheeting criteria. Classified under HTS 5516.14.00.95 for printed fabrics with 85%+ artificial staple fibers, other types. Used in bedding and curtains.
Printed Acetate Printcloth
Plain weave printed fabric of 100% acetate staple fibers, under 170 g/m², yarn numbers 43-68, over 33 singles yarns per cm², square construction, fitting printcloth definition. HTS 5516.14.00.95 applies to other printed 85%+ artificial staple fiber wovens. Ideal for dresses and blouses.
Printed Polyester Cheesecloth
Lightweight plain weave printed fabric from polyester staple fibers (100%), under 170 g/m² with 33 or fewer ends/picks per cm², qualifying as cheesecloth. Under HTS 5516.14.00.95 for other printed 85%+ artificial staple wovens. Used for crafts and lightweight veils.
Printed Rayon Broadcloth
Printed plain weave broadcloth from 92% rayon staple fibers, not square construction, over 170 g/m², average yarn number above 26, per poplin/broadcloth note. HTS 5516.14.00.95 for other printed artificial staple wovens ≥85%. Suited for upholstery and linings.
Printed Viscose Apparel Lining Fabric
Fine printed woven fabric of 88% viscose staple fibers for garment linings, plain weave not fitting excluded types, printed pattern. Classed in HTS 5516.14.00.95 as other printed ≥85% artificial staple fabrics. Smooth finish for suits and dresses.
Printed Acetate Curtain Voile
Sheer printed plain weave voile from acetate staple fibers (96%), low density not exceeding statistical exclusions. HTS 5516.14.00.95 covers such other printed artificial staple wovens. Lightweight for window treatments.