Poplin or broadcloth (314)
Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m²: > Unbleached: > Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m²: > Of numbers 43 to 68 > Poplin or broadcloth (314)
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 5208.11.40.20
No. 50 Poplin Cotton Fabric
This unbleached poplin cotton fabric contains 85% or more cotton by weight, weighs under 100 g/m², and has an average yarn number of 50, fitting the 43-68 range for HTS 5208.11.40.20. Poplin features a fine crosswise ribs from grouped warp yarns against single weft yarns, distinguishing it from standard plain weave broadcloth. It's commonly used for shirts and blouses due to its crisp texture.
No. 60 Broadcloth Cotton Sheeting
Unbleached broadcloth of cotton (≥85% by weight), weighing ≤100 g/m² with yarn number 60, classified under HTS 5208.11.40.20 as poplin or broadcloth (314). Broadcloth here denotes a fine, tight plain weave fabric suitable for dress shirts and linings. The high yarn count provides a smooth, lightweight finish ideal for apparel.
No. 45 Poplin Shirting Fabric
Lightweight unbleached poplin shirting fabric of ≥85% cotton, ≤100 g/m², average yarn number 45, precisely matching HTS 5208.11.40.20 for poplin or broadcloth (314). Its ribbed structure from compact warp yarns offers durability for formal shirts. Ideal for tailors importing greige goods for finishing.
No. 55 Broadcloth Dress Lining
Unbleached broadcloth cotton fabric (≥85% cotton), yarn #55, weight ≤100 g/m², under HTS 5208.11.40.20 as 314 poplin/broadcloth. Fine plain weave makes it perfect for lightweight garment linings. Commonly imported in rolls for apparel manufacturing.
No. 68 Fine Poplin Fabric
Premium unbleached poplin with yarn number 68, ≥85% cotton, ≤100 g/m², classified in HTS 5208.11.40.20 poplin/broadcloth category. High count yields silky hand for blouses and dresses. Upper end of 43-68 yarn number spec.
No. 43 Poplin Apparel Fabric
Coarse-end unbleached poplin cotton fabric, yarn #43, ≥85% cotton by weight, ≤100 g/m² for HTS 5208.11.40.20 (314). Suitable for casual work shirts. Lowest in the 43-68 yarn number band.
No. 52 Broadcloth Blouse Material
Unbleached No. 52 broadcloth, 100% cotton equivalent (≥85%), lightweight ≤100 g/m², HTS 5208.11.40.20 compliant poplin/broadcloth. Tight weave for semi-sheer blouses.