High-Density Acrylic Broadcloth
Bleached broadcloth of 89% acrylic staple fibers, 155 gsm, plain weave with 45 ends/cm, qualifying as poplin by surpassing printcloth width but non-square per note (a). Used in scarves and summer blouses.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 15%+ cotton
Synthetic staple with cotton mixtures classify under 5513.
If woven from acrylic filament
Filament yarn fabrics are Chapter 54; staple specific to 55.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide thread count affidavits to confirm poplin vs. sheeting square construction
• Ensure staple fiber proof via microscopy, as filament mimics are common pitfalls
• For rolls >50m, declare as bulk to avoid set packaging duties
Related Products under HTS 5512.21.00.10
Unbleached Acrylic Poplin Fabric
This unbleached poplin fabric is made from 88% acrylic staple fibers and 12% polyester, weighing 150 gsm with a plain weave not of square construction. It qualifies as poplin under statistical note (a) due to its construction exceeding the exclusion criteria for low-density or coarse yarns. Used primarily for lightweight apparel linings and blouses.
Bleached Acrylic Broadcloth Roll
Bleached broadcloth of 92% acrylic staple, 160 gsm, plain weave not napped, qualifying as poplin/broadcloth by excluding low yarn number fabrics over 170 gsm per note (a)(ii). Commonly used for blouses and lightweight jackets.
Flame-Resistant Modacrylic Poplin
Unbleached modacrylic poplin fabric, 91% modacrylic staple, 130 gsm, plain non-square weave meeting poplin criteria under note (a)(i) with >33 threads/cm. Designed for protective clothing linings.
Lightweight Bleached Acrylic Poplin
Bleached lightweight poplin of 85% acrylic staple fibers, 110 gsm, plain weave with density avoiding cheesecloth (<33 threads/cm exclusion not met). Suits veils and casual tops.
Acrylic Staple Broadcloth for Linings
Unbleached broadcloth 87% acrylic staple, 152 gsm, non-napped plain weave poplin per note (a). Perfect for jacket linings.
Modacrylic Bleached Poplin Sheeting Alternative
Bleached 88% modacrylic poplin, 165 gsm, plain weave just under sheeting exclusions. For blouses.