Printed 100% Polyester Poplin Fabric
This printed poplin fabric is made from 100% artificial staple polyester fibers, featuring a plain weave not of square construction and weighing over 170 g/m² with yarn number above 26. It falls under HTS 5516.14.00 as it contains 85% or more artificial staple fibers and is printed with colorful patterns. Primarily used for fashion apparel like shirts and blouses.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unbleached or bleached
Same fabric composition but without printing moves to unprinted category in 5515.
If made from continuous filament yarns instead of staple fibers
Artificial filament fabrics are classified in Chapter 54, not Chapter 55 for staple fibers.
If dyed but not printed
Dyed fabrics (solid color) fall under the dyed subheading rather than printed.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fabric weight and weave type match poplin definition to avoid reclassification; provide lab test reports confirming 85%+ artificial staple fiber content; ensure printing is permanent and not considered a coating
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