Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Poplin Fabric
This plain weave fabric blends less than 85% artificial staple fibers with man-made filaments, weighing around 120 gsm, not of square construction. Classified under HTS 5516.21.00 as unbleached poplin mixed mainly with polyester filaments. It meets the chapter note definition for poplin due to its plain weave and construction.
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If containing <85% cotton with man-made filaments
Shifts to Chapter 52 if cotton is the predominant staple fiber instead of artificial staple.
If 85%+ man-made filaments with minimal staple
Pure filament fabrics without significant staple fibers classify under Chapter 54.
If dyed or printed
Coloration changes classification from unbleached/bleached to dyed category in the same heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple fibers mixed with filaments for accurate classification
• Provide mill certificates showing unbleached state and construction details to avoid reclassification as dyed or printed
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