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Industrial Polyester Broadcloth Roll

This is an unbleached broadcloth fabric in bulk rolls, made from 89% polyester staple fibers, weighing 155 gsm, with a plain weave poplin construction. It is not of square construction and is intended for industrial applications like uniforms. The high synthetic staple content places it under this tariff item.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

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Alternative Classifications

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5512.19.00Same rate: Free

If the broadcloth is dyed or printed

This alternative covers other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers containing 85% or more by weight, including dyed or printed broadcloth.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Confirm the fabric contains 85% or more polyester staple fibers by weight

β€’ Declare the fabric as unbleached broadcloth with a plain weave to the CBSA

β€’ Provide the fabric's weight and thread count to support classification if requested

Related Products under Tariff item 5512.91.00

100% Polyester Poplin Fabric

This is a plain weave polyester poplin fabric weighing 150 gsm, not of square construction. It contains over 85% synthetic staple fibers and qualifies as poplin under the statistical notes due to its plain weave structure and thread count. It is suitable for apparel and other textile uses.

Bleached Acrylic Staple Fiber Sheeting

This is a bleached plain weave fabric made from 100% acrylic staple fibers, weighing 160 gsm. It has a square construction with over 33 ends and picks per cm and a yarn number of 65, which fits the definition of sheeting under the statistical notes. It is intended for use in bedding and other textile applications.

Bleached Modacrylic Staple Fiber Poplin

This is a bleached poplin fabric made from 90% modacrylic staple fibers, weighing 155 gsm. It has a plain weave with a non-square construction and a high thread count, qualifying it as poplin under the chapter notes. The fabric's flame-retardant properties make it suitable for protective clothing.

Bleached Polyester Broadcloth 614

This is a bleached broadcloth fabric made from 90% polyester staple fibers, weighing 140 gsm, with an uneven warp and filling density. It meets the broadcloth criteria by excluding low-density lightweight fabrics. It is intended for use in apparel and other textile products.

Bleached Polyester Broadcloth Lining

This is a bleached broadcloth fabric made from polyester staple fibers, intended for use as garment lining. It has a plain weave and meets the specifications for broadcloth under the statistical notes, excluding lighter-weight fabrics. The high synthetic staple fiber content places it under this tariff item.

Bleached Polyester Cheesecloth

This is a bleached plain weave fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibers, weighing 120 gsm. It has 30 warp ends and picks per square cm, which qualifies it as cheesecloth under the statistical notes. It is used for filtration or craft applications.