Printed Cotton-Polyester Poplin Fabric
This plain weave fabric is printed with floral patterns and contains 60% artificial staple fibers mixed with 40% cotton, weighing under 170 g/m² with non-square construction. It qualifies under HTS 5516.44.00.90 as a printed woven fabric with less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton. Used for lightweight apparel like blouses.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing <85% cotton mixed with man-made fibers
Fabrics mixed mainly with cotton (not artificial staple as principal) shift to Chapter 52 for cotton-containing woven fabrics.
If printing applied as textile flock or imitation leather
Specific printing processes like flocking classify under Chapter 59 as imitation leathers rather than base woven fabrics.
If containing 85% or more artificial staple fibers
Exceeding 85% artificial staple fibers moves it to other yarn-dyed or plain woven categories in heading 5515.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify exact fiber content via lab tests for <85% artificial staple threshold; ensure printing is post-weave to avoid Chapter 59 classification
• Provide mill certificates showing yarn counts meet poplin definitions to prevent misclassification as sheeting
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Printed Cotton-Rayon Sheeting Fabric
A square construction plain weave fabric printed with geometric designs, made of 70% cotton and 30% rayon staple fibers, weighing over 170 g/m² with yarn number above 26. Falls under HTS 5516.44.00.90 for printed mixes of artificial staple with cotton under 85%. Ideal for bed linens.
Printed Cotton-Acrylic Printcloth
Lightweight printed fabric of 65% cotton and 35% acrylic staple fibers, square construction with 40 singles yarns per cm², average yarn number 50-68, under 170 g/m². Meets HTS 5516.44.00.90 criteria for printed woven artificial staple-cotton mixes under 85%. Used in casual shirting.
Printed Cotton-Modal Broadcloth
Printed broadcloth with non-square weave, 55% modal staple fibers and 45% cotton, under 170 g/m², over 33 ends/picks per cm². Classified in HTS 5516.44.00.90 as other printed fabric mixed less than 85% artificial staple with cotton. Popular for dress shirts.
Printed Cotton-Lyocell Cheesecloth Alternative
Low-density printed weave fabric with 75% cotton and 25% lyocell staple, under 33 ends/picks per cm², under 170 g/m². Though low density like cheesecloth, printing and mix place it in HTS 5516.44.00.90 as other printed artificial-cotton fabric. Used for kitchen towels.
Printed Cotton-Viscose Apparel Twill
Printed twill weave fabric blending 60% viscose staple with 40% cotton, suitable for apparel. As a printed mix under 85% artificial staple mainly or solely with cotton, it fits HTS 5516.44.00.90 'other'. Not plain weave but still classified here.
Printed Cotton-Polyester Upholstery Fabric
Heavyweight printed fabric with 50% polyester staple and 50% cotton, over 170 g/m², for upholstery use. Meets 'other' printed under HTS 5516.44.00.90 due to <85% artificial staple mixed with cotton. Durable for curtains and cushions.