Unbleached Poplin Blend Fabric
This unbleached woven poplin fabric is made from less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments, meeting the plain weave, non-square construction definition for poplin or broadcloth under statistical note (a). It weighs over 170 g/m² with yarn numbers above 26, suitable for apparel linings. Classified under 5516.21.0010 due to its unbleached state and specific fiber composition.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 85% or more artificial staple fibers
Pure artificial staple fiber fabrics without significant filament mix fall under heading 5515, changing the chapter structure.
If predominantly man-made filaments with minimal staple fibers
If filaments exceed staple fibers significantly, it shifts to Chapter 54 woven fabrics of filaments.
If dyed or printed rather than unbleached/bleached
Coloration processing moves it from unbleached/bleached subheading to dyed subheading within the same heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple fibers mixed with man-made filaments, as required for heading 5516
• Provide weave analysis documentation proving non-square construction and weight specs to avoid reclassification as sheeting
• Ensure 'unbleached' status matches invoice descriptions to prevent duty shifts to dyed/printed categories
Related Products under HTS 5516.21.00.10
Bleached Broadcloth Apparel Lining
A bleached broadcloth fabric blending artificial staple fibers (<85%) with man-made filaments, featuring plain weave not of square construction per statistical note (a), ideal for lightweight linings in jackets. Its average yarn number above 26 and weight over 170 g/m² distinguish it from excluded types. Falls under HTS 5516.21.0010 for unbleached/bleached poplin or broadcloth.
Unbleached Poplin Shirt Fabric
Unbleached poplin fabric with <85% artificial staple fibers mixed solely with polyester filaments, plain weave not square, weighing 180 g/m² with yarn number 30, fitting poplin definition excluding napped low-density types. Used for custom shirt manufacturing. HTS 5516.21.0010 covers its unbleached state and blend.
Bleached Broadcloth Dress Lining
Bleached broadcloth of viscose staple fibers (70%) mixed with nylon filaments, plain non-square weave, 150 g/m² but qualifying as poplin via yarn specs >26 and density excluding note (a)(i). Perfect for dress linings. Classified in 5516.21.0010 for bleached poplin/broadcloth.
Unbleached Artificial Fiber Poplin
Unbleached poplin fabric blending 80% acetate staple with filament yarns, plain weave, napped finish but qualifying under note (a) as not excluded by weight/density. Weighs 200 g/m² for suiting. HTS 5516.21.0010 due to fiber mix and state.
Bleached Filament-Mixed Broadcloth
Bleached broadcloth with 75% rayon staple mixed solely with polyester filaments, non-square plain weave per note (a), average yarn 28, for blouse fabric. Exceeds exclusions for poplin classification. Under 5516.21.0010.
Poplin Blend for Curtain Linings
Unbleached poplin-style broadcloth of artificial staple (60%) and acrylic filaments, plain weave not square, 190 g/m², qualifying under note (a)(ii). Used for home textile linings. HTS 5516.21.0010 fits the description.