Wool-Blended Acrylic Unbleached Poplin Fabric
This plain weave poplin fabric is made from 70% acrylic staple fibers mixed with 30% wool, weighing 150 gsm, unbleached for a natural off-white appearance. It fits HTS 5516.31.10.00 as it contains less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with wool and is unbleached. Commonly used for lightweight suiting or linings.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If over 85% fine animal hair
Higher wool content shifts to Chapter 51 woven fabrics of wool or fine animal hair.
If dyed or printed
Dyed or colored versions fall under 5515, not unbleached/bleached of 5516.
If dyed
Dyed wool-blended artificial staple fabrics are classified separately from unbleached.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm under 85% artificial staple; ensure unbleached status with no chemical processing certificates
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as 100% artificial under 5515 if wool content is overstated
Related Products under HTS 5516.31.10.00
Bleached Viscose-Wool Sheeting Fabric
A square construction plain weave sheeting fabric with 75% viscose staple fibers and 25% wool, bleached to a crisp white, weighing 160 gsm with over 33 ends/picks per cm. Classified under HTS 5516.31.10.00 due to mixed composition under 85% artificial and bleached state. Ideal for bed linens or apparel interlinings.
Unbleached Acrylic-Merino Wool Broadcloth
Plain weave broadcloth from 80% acrylic and 20% merino wool staple fibers, unbleached, not square construction, 140 gsm. Meets HTS 5516.31.10.00 as other unbleached/bleached wool-mixed artificial staple fabric. Used in scarves and shawls.
Bleached Modal-Wool Printcloth Alternative Fabric
This 78% modal staple fiber and 22% wool plain weave fabric, bleached, 155 gsm, mimics printcloth specs but as 'other' due to wool mix. Fits HTS 5516.31.10.00 for bleached wool-blended artificial staple under 85%. Suitable for blouses.
Unbleached Viscose-Lambswool Cheesecloth Blend
Low-density plain weave fabric, 72% viscose staple and 28% lambswool, unbleached, under 33 ends/picks per cm, 120 gsm, qualifying as other. Under HTS 5516.31.10.00 for unbleached wool-mixed artificial staple. Used for curtains or cheese straining.
Wool-Mixed Acrylic Bleached Satin Weave Fabric
Satin weave fabric with 82% acrylic staple fibers and 18% wool, bleached, 165 gsm, classified as other under statistical notes. HTS 5516.31.10.00 applies for bleached, less than 85% artificial mixed with wool. For evening wear linings.
Unbleached Lyocell-Wool Twill Fabric
Twill weave unbleached fabric from 76% lyocell staple and 24% wool, 145 gsm, as other woven. Matches HTS 5516.31.10.00 for unbleached wool-blended artificial staple under 85%. Popular for casual jackets.