Cotton Poplin Dress Shirt Fabric
This is a dyed plain weave cotton fabric, 100% cotton, weighing 130 g/m² with an average yarn number of 40, specifically classified as poplin or broadcloth under HTS 5208.32.3020 due to its fine structure with more warp yarns per cm than weft. It is commonly used for men's dress shirts and blouses.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If yarn count higher than 42 (finer yarns)
Fabrics with number above 42 fall under the 'No. 43 or above' subheading within the same plain weave category.
If weighing ≤100 g/m²
Weight threshold determines subheading; lighter poplin/broadcloth moves to the under 100 g/m² provision.
If structured as 3- or 4-thread denim twill
Denim-specific definition applies only to twill weaves with colored warp and lighter weft, shifting to Chapter 52 heading 5209.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify average yarn number using HTS formula (N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm ≤42 for this subheading
• Provide lab test reports for weight (100-200 g/m²), cotton content ≥85%, and weave type to avoid reclassification
• Ensure dyeing is uniform; piece-dyed fabrics qualify, but printed ones shift to 5208.52
Related Products under HTS 5208.32.30.20
Dyed Broadcloth Cotton for Button-Down Shirts
A 140 g/m² dyed broadcloth of 100% cotton with yarn number 38, featuring the tight plain weave characteristic of broadcloth (314 ends per dm). Classified under HTS 5208.32.3020 for its poplin/broadcloth structure and specs. Ideal for formal shirtmaking.
Solid Color Poplin Cotton Blouse Fabric
This uniform navy dyed poplin fabric is 85%+ cotton, 120 g/m², yarn number 41, plain weave with poplin characteristics (314). It fits HTS 5208.32.3020 precisely as a heavier dyed plain weave cotton broadcloth/poplin. Used for women's blouses and linings.
Navy Blue Broadcloth Poplin for Uniforms
Navy dyed broadcloth poplin, 100% cotton, 125 g/m², yarn #40, qualifying as (314) under plain weave dyed cotton HTS 5208.32.3020. Durable for work uniforms and school shirts.
Grey Broadcloth Cotton Shirt Lining
Medium grey dyed broadcloth, 105 g/m², 100% cotton, yarn #42, poplin structure plain weave (314). Classified HTS 5208.32.3020 as dyed cotton >100 g/m² coarse yarn. Used for shirt linings.
White Dyed Broadcloth for Dress Shirts
Optically brightened white broadcloth, 100% cotton, 135 g/m², average yarn #39, plain weave poplin/broadcloth (314). Meets HTS 5208.32.3020 for dyed plain weave cottons >100 g/m², #42 or lower. Standard for crisp dress shirts.
Black Poplin Cotton Fabric for Casual Shirts
Heavy black-dyed poplin cotton fabric, 110 g/m², 88% cotton, yarn number 42, plain weave broadcloth structure (314). Precisely under HTS 5208.32.3020 for its dyed, plain weave specs. Suited for casual button-ups.