Bleached Polyester-Viscose Twill Fabric
This woven twill fabric contains 70% artificial staple viscose fibers mixed with 30% polyester filament yarns, weighing 180 g/m², and is bleached for a clean white finish. It falls under HTS 5516.21.00.40 due to its twill weave, unbleached/bleached state, and mixture of less than 85% artificial staple fibers with man-made filaments. Commonly used for upholstery and lightweight apparel linings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 85%+ filament content
Predominantly filament-based fabrics shift to Chapter 54 woven fabrics of filaments.
If 85%+ artificial staple fibers, no filaments
Pure artificial staple fiber content without filament mix moves to 5515 heading.
If dyed or printed
Coloration beyond bleaching changes classification to dyed/printed subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple; provide weave structure certification
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as 100% staple under 5515
• Ensure bleaching process documentation for 'bleached' status
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Unbleached Lyocell-Polyester Satin
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