Unbleached Acetate Poplin Fabric
This is a plain weave unbleached fabric made from acetate staple fibers, classified as poplin due to its non-square construction and weight over 170 g/m² with finer yarns. It falls under HTS 5516.91.00 as an unbleached woven fabric of artificial staple fibers, not specifically sheeting or printcloth. Commonly used for linings and lightweight apparel.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 85% or more polyester staple fibers
Polyester-dominant blends shift to Chapter 55 heading 5515 for specific synthetic compositions.
If made from continuous filament yarns instead of staple fibers
Artificial filament fabrics are classified in Chapter 54, not staple fiber woven fabrics in Chapter 55.
If dyed or printed during manufacturing
Coloration processes like dyeing move the fabric out of unbleached/bleached categories into 5516.92.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fabric weight, weave type, and yarn count match statistical note definitions for poplin to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill test certificates confirming acetate staple fiber content over 85% for Chapter 55 eligibility
Related Products under HTS 5516.91.00
Unbleached Modal Cheesecloth
Plain weave unbleached modal staple fiber fabric under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 warp ends and picks per cm², matching cheesecloth per statistical notes. Falls under HTS 5516.91.00 as unbleached artificial staple fiber woven fabric. Used in medical dressings and filtration.
Unbleached Acetate Printcloth Alternative
Unbleached plain weave acetate staple fabric under 170 g/m², average yarn 43-68, >33 singles per cm², square but wider than 168 cm avoiding printcloth note. HTS 5516.91.00 for unbleached other woven artificial staple fabrics. For printing preparation.
Bleached Viscose Utility Fabric
Bleached plain weave viscose staple fiber fabric not fitting sheeting/poplin/printcloth per notes, general utility use. Classifies under HTS 5516.91.00 as other bleached artificial staple woven. Versatile for crafts and interfacings.
Bleached Viscose Sheeting Fabric
A plain weave bleached viscose staple fiber fabric weighing under 170 g/m², square construction with over 33 ends/picks per cm² and yarn number 68 or lower, fitting the sheeting definition. Classified under HTS 5516.91.00 for bleached woven artificial staple fiber fabrics. Ideal for bed linens and apparel bases.
Bleached Lyocell Broadcloth
Bleached plain weave lyocell staple fiber fabric, non-square construction, not meeting poplin exclusions per notes, used for shirting. HTS 5516.91.00 covers this bleached woven artificial staple fiber fabric. Known for breathability in apparel.