Cotton-Polyester Printed Poplin Fabric
This wide woven fabric (over 127 cm) blends 60% cotton with 40% polyester staple fibers, featuring yarns of different colors in a poplin weave. It meets Chapter 55 criteria for poplin as a plain weave fabric not of square construction, mixed mainly with cotton and containing less than 85% artificial staple fibers. Primarily used for apparel linings and lightweight garments.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 85% or more cotton by weight
Predominantly cotton fabrics shift to Chapter 52, woven cotton fabrics, regardless of width or color variations.
If yarns are not of different colors
Same material mix but single color yarns fall under the 'yarns of uniform color' subheading within 5516.42.
If coated or laminated with plastics
Textile fabrics with plastic coating for reinforcement classify under Chapter 59 as coated textiles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% artificial staple; ensure width measurement exceeds 127 cm on invoices
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as 100% cotton under Chapter 52 if blend ratio is disputed
Related Products under HTS 5516.43.00.35
Cotton-Viscose Multi-Color Sheeting Fabric
A wide (over 127 cm) plain weave sheeting fabric mixing 70% cotton and 30% viscose staple fibers, using yarns of different colors. It qualifies as 'sheeting' per statistical note (b) due to square construction, weight under 170 g/m², and >33 ends/picks per cm with average yarn number ≤68. Ideal for bedding and curtains.
Cotton-Acrylic Plaid Shirting Fabric
Wide shirting fabric exceeding 127 cm, composed of 65% cotton and 35% acrylic staple fibers with multi-colored yarns creating a plaid pattern. Falls under 5516.43 as mixed mainly with cotton, <85% artificial fibers, in 'other' category beyond poplin/broadcloth due to pattern weave. Used for casual shirts and blouses.
Cotton-Modal Striped Drapery Fabric
This drapery fabric over 127 cm wide mixes 75% cotton with 25% modal staple fibers, using differently colored yarns for stripes. Classified in 5516.43.00.35 as 'other' woven fabric mixed mainly with cotton, not fitting sheeting or poplin specs. Suitable for home window treatments.
Cotton-Lyocell Checkered Upholstery Fabric
Heavyweight upholstery fabric wider than 127 cm, blending 55% cotton and 45% lyocell staple fibers with multi-color yarns forming checkers. Qualifies under HTS 5516.43.00.35 for wide 'other' fabrics mixed with cotton and <85% artificial staples. Designed for furniture covering.
Cotton-Polyester Cheesecloth-Style Blend
Wide cheesecloth-style fabric (>127 cm) with 80% cotton and 20% polyester staples, incorporating different color yarns. Though resembling cheesecloth (≤33 ends/picks per cm), classified as 'other' in 5516.43 due to blend. Used for crafts and light filtration.
Cotton-Viscose Floral Jacquard Fabric
Jacquard-woven fabric over 127 cm wide, 68% cotton/32% viscose staple mix with multi-hued yarns for floral design. HTS 5516.43.00.35 applies as 'other' colored yarn fabric mixed mainly with cotton. For decorative pillows and apparel.