Polyester Broadcloth Shirt Fabric
A fine plain weave broadcloth made from 100% polyester staple fibers, not of square construction, used for men's dress shirts. Meets HTS 5512.19.0015 as broadcloth with weight >170 g/m² but average yarn number >26, excluding cabled yarns. Provides crisp appearance for formal apparel.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers
Different dominant synthetic staple fiber (not polyester) places it in 5512.29.
If knitted rather than woven
Knitted polyester fabrics fall under Chapter 60, not woven Chapter 55.
If coated or laminated with plastics
Textile fabrics with plastic coating shift to Chapter 59 impregnated/coated classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with exact fiber content and conduct weave analysis to confirm broadcloth (non-square, specific weight/yarn exclusions)
• Include commercial invoices detailing construction specs to prevent misclassification as sheeting
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