Discharge Printed Poly-Viscose Poplin Fabric
This plain weave poplin fabric is made from a blend of less than 85% viscose staple fibers mixed with polyester filaments, featuring discharge printing for a vintage faded effect. It meets poplin criteria as a plain weave not of square construction and over 170g/m² with finer yarns. Classified under 5516.24.0085 due to the specific discharge printing process and fiber mix.
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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
Exceeds the <85% threshold, shifting to heading 5515 for higher staple fiber content without filament mix.
If printed but not discharge style
Other printed fabrics fall under 5516.22, excluding specific discharge printed subcategory.
If discharge printing applied as textile coating/impregnation
Printing via discharge process may qualify as a functional coating under Chapter 59 if it alters fabric properties beyond decoration.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% staple fibers; declare discharge printing method explicitly on invoices
• Watch for misclassification as non-printed under 5516.21 if printing isn't discharge-style
Related Products under HTS 5516.24.00.85
Discharge Printed Rayon-Polyester Sheeting Fabric
A square construction sheeting fabric under 170g/m² with >33 ends/picks per cm, blended from rayon staple fibers (<85%) and polyester filaments, discharge printed for soft faded patterns. Fits statistical note (b)(i) sheeting definition excluding printcloth specs. Falls under 5516.24.0085 for mixed weave with discharge print.
Discharge Printed Viscose-Nylon Broadcloth
Poplin/broadcloth style plain weave fabric from viscose staple (<85%) and nylon filaments, discharge printed with eco-bleach effects, not square construction. Matches poplin note excluding low density or coarse yarns. HTS 5516.24.0085 captures the printed, mixed filament-staple structure.
Discharge Printed Modal-Acrylic Printcloth Alternative
Plain weave fabric resembling printcloth specs (43-68 yarn number, >33 singles per cm², <170g/m²) but blended <85% modal staple with acrylic filaments, discharge printed. Avoids strict printcloth note due to filament mix. 5516.24.0085 for discharge printed mixed fabrics.
Discharge Printed Lyocell-Polyester Cheesecloth Style
Lightweight plain weave (<170g/m², ≤33 ends/picks per cm) cheesecloth-like fabric from lyocell staple (<85%) and polyester filaments, with discharge printing for subtle motifs. Fits cheesecloth note but classified by printing and mix. Under 5516.24.0085 as discharge printed other.
Discharge Printed Bamboo Viscose-Cotton Filament Blend
Woven fabric with <85% bamboo viscose staple mixed mainly with cotton filament yarns, discharge printed for apparel shirting. Other printed category due to non-predominant filament type but meeting mix criteria. HTS 5516.24.0085 specifically for discharge process.
Discharge Printed Tencel-Polyamide Voile Fabric
Sheer plain weave voile from Tencel (lyocell) staple fibers (<85%) and polyamide filaments, discharge printed with tonal patterns for dresses. Not square/poplin but 'other' printed fitting chapter notes. 5516.24.0085 for discharge specificity.