Royal Blue Poplin Uniform Fabric
Royal blue dyed poplin fabric, 85%+ cotton, plain weave, number 42 or lower, not exceeding 100 g/m². HTS 5208.31.40.20 for broadcloth/poplin used in uniform shirts, valued for its professional appearance. Meets all Chapter 52 woven fabric criteria.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If printed plain weave >100 g/m²
Printing and weight combine for 5208.5; dyed lightweight stays 5208.31.
If primarily polyester with cotton finish
Principal material determines chapter; cotton-dominant stays 52.
If woven into finished floor covering
End-use as carpet changes to Chapter 57 from apparel fabric.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Pre-clear with binding ruling if borderline yarn count; avoids post-entry amendments
• Comply with 5201 quota notes indirectly via origin certs, though not carded cotton
• Watch for bulk vs retail pack; retail sets may trigger different statistical suffixes
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