No. 80 Cotton Broadcloth for Blouses
Fine bleached broadcloth of No. 80 cotton yarn, 90 g/m², over 85% cotton, fits HTS 5208.21.60.20 as poplin/broadcloth with high yarn number. Commonly used for women's blouses and lightweight linings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unbleached
Unbleached plain weave cotton fabrics ≤100 g/m² use subheading 5208.12, preceding bleached category.
If <85% cotton with blends
Fabrics containing <85% cotton by weight shift to Chapter 52 heading 5211 for mixed fabrics.
If printed after bleaching
Printed plain weave bleached cotton moves to 5208.51 for printed fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Measure average yarn number per US note formula, disregarding fractions, to ensure ≥69 classification
• Include commercial invoice specifying poplin/broadcloth type and bleached status for CBP review
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring weight; test post-scouring as per chapter notes
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Bleached Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric
This high-count bleached cotton poplin fabric, with yarn number 69 or higher, weighs under 100 g/m² and contains over 85% cotton, classified under HTS 5208.21.60.20 for plain weave poplin or broadcloth. It is ideal for dress shirts and blouses due to its smooth finish and crisp texture.
High-Count Poplin Dress Lining Fabric
Bleached poplin fabric with yarn number 72, 85 g/m², 88% cotton, classified in HTS 5208.21.60.20 for fine plain weave poplin/broadcloth ≤100 g/m². Used as lining in formal dresses and suits.
Fine Cotton Poplin for Tailored Shirts
Premium bleached poplin, yarn No. 75, 92 g/m², 87% cotton, HTS 5208.21.60.20 for poplin/broadcloth of high number. Preferred for high-end tailored men's shirts.
Bleached No. 90 Broadcloth Voile
Ultra-fine bleached broadcloth voile, No. 90 count, 75 g/m², >85% cotton, precisely HTS 5208.21.60.20 poplin/broadcloth. Used for sheer blouses and overlays.
Cotton Poplin for Women's Dress Shirts
Bleached poplin fabric No. 71, 88 g/m², 86% cotton, HTS 5208.21.60.20 as high-number broadcloth/poplin plain weave ≤100 g/m². Tailored for professional women's shirts.
Premium Broadcloth Poplin Lining
High-quality bleached broadcloth poplin, yarn 74, 82 g/m², 89% cotton, classified HTS 5208.21.60.20 for fine poplin/broadcloth. Excellent for jacket and coat linings.