Bleached Poly-Cotton Broadcloth Uniform Material

A broadcloth fabric of 65% cotton and 35% polyester, over 200 g/m², bleached and plain woven to meet HTS 5211.20.21.20 poplin/broadcloth specs (314 thread count profile). Used for institutional uniforms requiring durability and breathability. Bleaching ensures uniform whiteness without dyes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.4%+35.0%43.4%
🇲🇽Mexico8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇨🇦Canada8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇩🇪Germany8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇯🇵Japan8.4%+10.0%18.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5211.11.00Lower: 42.7% vs 43.4%

If 85% or more cotton content

Pure cotton or higher cotton blends shift to 5211.11 plain weave unbleached, excluding man-made mixed fabrics.

5212.13Lower: 17.8% vs 43.4%

If weight under 200 g/m²

Lighter fabrics fall under 5212 for weights ≤200 g/m², altering duty based on mass threshold.

6006.22Lower: 20% vs 43.4%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted cotton-mixed fabrics move to Chapter 60, as Chapter 52 covers only woven structures per notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Calculate average yarn number per US note using fabric width, weight, and yarn density to confirm '314' classification

Label shipments clearly as 'bleached' and include grammage certificates to differentiate from unbleached subheadings