Printed Cotton-Polyester Poplin Shirt Fabric from Canada
This woven fabric is printed poplin or broadcloth made from a blend of less than 85% polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m² with plain weave not of square construction. It meets Chapter 55 statistical note (a) for poplin or broadcloth and is classified under 5516.44.0010 due to its printed finish and material composition. Commonly used for dress shirts and blouses.
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Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton for 5516 classification
• Provide weave specs and weight documentation to prove poplin/broadcloth per statistical note (a); avoid misclassification as sheeting
• Ensure printing is on one or both sides as declared, with samples for customs inspection