Printed Wool-Blended Polyester Poplin Fabric
This printed poplin fabric is woven from combed artificial staple fibers mixed with over 36% wool, weighing under 170 g/m² with a plain weave not of square construction. It falls under HTS 5516.34.0520 due to its high wool content, printed finish, and combed yarns meeting chapter 55 specifications for poplin. Primarily used for high-end suiting and shirting.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unprinted or dyed but not printed
Printed fabrics are specifically separated in 5516.34; unprinted wool-blends fall under 5516.33 for same composition.
If ≥85% wool content
Chapter 51 headings prioritize higher wool percentages over artificial staple mixes, shifting from Chapter 55.
If knitted rather than woven
Knitted fabrics of artificial staple mixed with wool go to Chapter 60, not woven Chapter 55.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm ≥36% wool and combed artificial staple fibers for accurate HTS classification
• Provide weave analysis documentation proving poplin structure (plain weave, not square) to customs for smooth clearance
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