Cotton-Linen Poplin Broadcloth Fabric

This plain weave poplin fabric is made from a blend of cotton and linen (other vegetable fibers) with man-made fibers, weighing over 200 g/m² with average yarn number above 26, classifying it as poplin or broadcloth under HTS 5311.00.30.05 due to its non-square construction and cotton restraint status. It's commonly used for lightweight apparel and linings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

5211.52.00Higher: 43.1% vs 35%

If predominantly cotton with minor vegetable fibers

Shifts to Chapter 52 if cotton exceeds 85% and vegetable fibers are not principal, changing from 'other vegetable fibers' heading.

5311.00.60Higher: 37.7% vs 35%

If plain weave but square construction

Excludes poplin/broadcloth definition; falls under other mixed vegetable fiber weaves if meeting square construction criteria.

5903.90.30Higher: 37.7% vs 35%

If coated or laminated for textile use

Coated fabrics move to Chapter 59 regardless of base fiber composition.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact fiber content via lab tests to confirm cotton and other vegetable fiber predominance for 5311 classification

Monitor cotton restraint quotas (category 314); obtain necessary visas for restricted imports

Provide weave specifications and yarn number documentation to avoid misclassification as sheeting

Related Products under HTS 5311.00.30.05

Jute-Cotton Polyester Poplin Shirting Fabric

A poplin weave fabric blending jute (vegetable fiber), cotton, and polyester man-made fibers, not of square construction and meeting poplin specs under statistical note (b). Classified in HTS 5311.00.30.05 for cotton restraints (314), ideal for casual shirting.

Hemp-Cotton Spandex Broadcloth Dress Fabric

Broadcloth plain weave fabric of hemp (vegetable fiber), cotton, and spandex man-made fibers, exceeding poplin weight/yarn criteria and subject to cotton restraints (314). Falls under HTS 5311.00.30.05 for its specific weave and fiber mix, used in fitted dresses.

Ramie-Cotton Rayon Poplin Blouse Material

Poplin fabric combining ramie (vegetable fiber), cotton, and rayon man-made fibers, plain weave not square, fitting HTS 5311.00.30.05 under cotton restraints (314) per chapter notes. Popular for summer blouses and light apparel.

Flax-Cotton Nylon Broadcloth Lining Fabric

Plain weave broadcloth of flax (vegetable fiber), cotton, and nylon, non-square construction over 200 g/m², subject to cotton restraints classifying it as HTS 5311.00.30.05 poplin/broadcloth (314). Used for garment linings.

Sisal-Cotton Acrylic Poplin Workwear Fabric

Poplin broadcloth woven from sisal (vegetable), cotton, and acrylic man-made fibers, meeting non-square plain weave and cotton restraint (314) for HTS 5311.00.30.05. Durable for workwear uniforms.

Kenaf-Cotton Polyester Broadcloth Scarf Fabric

Broadcloth poplin of kenaf vegetable fiber, cotton, and polyester, plain weave fitting statistical note (b) exclusions, under cotton restraints (314) as HTS 5311.00.30.05. Suited for fashion scarves.