Bleached Polyester Broadcloth 614

A bleached broadcloth fabric (statistical suffix 614) made from 90% polyester staple fibers, plain weave, 140 gsm, with uneven warp/filling density. Meets poplin/broadcloth criteria by excluding low-density lightweights per note (a)(i). Used for shirting and casual wear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

5513.21.00Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If dyed instead of bleached

Dyed poplin/broadcloth moves to Chapter 55 heading 5513 for colored woven fabrics.

5516.42.00Lower: 47% vs 49.9%

If containing 85%+ staple fibers but mixed with cotton

Synthetic/cotton blends over 85% synthetic fall under 5516, not pure synthetic 5512.

5208.32.50Lower: 47.5% vs 49.9%

If primarily cotton with minor synthetic

Cotton-rich fabrics with synthetic staple are in Chapter 52, based on predominant fiber.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label as 'broadcloth 614' only if matching statistical definitions; customs may require weave analysis

Include bleaching process documentation to differentiate from unbleached under same HTS

Related Products under HTS 5512.91.00.10

Unbleached Polyester Staple Poplin

Unbleached poplin fabric from 87% polyester staple fibers, plain weave, 160 gsm, not square with >33 ends/picks per cm excluded by weight. Fits HTS 5512.91.00.10 as unbleached poplin/broadcloth. Commonly used for industrial workwear linings.

Custom Polyester Staple Poplin

Bleached custom-order poplin fabric, 86% polyester staple, 165 gsm, plain weave broadcloth excluding sheeting square specs. Fits 5512.91.00.10 precisely. For bespoke apparel production.

100% Polyester Poplin Fabric

This is a plain weave polyester poplin fabric weighing 150 gsm, not of square construction, containing over 85% synthetic staple fibers. It qualifies as poplin under statistical note (a) due to its plain weave structure and weight exceeding the exclusion criteria for low-density fabrics. Ideal for lightweight apparel linings and blouses.

Polyester Broadcloth for Shirting

Bleached broadcloth polyester fabric, 88% staple fibers, 145 gsm plain weave not meeting printcloth exclusions. Classified as poplin/broadcloth (614) under note (a). Popular for men's dress shirts and linings.

Lightweight Polyester Poplin Fabric

Lightweight 130 gsm bleached poplin from 92% polyester staple, plain weave avoiding cheesecloth low-density exclusion. Meets 5512.91.00.10 as broadcloth-style with statistical note compliance. Used in summer blouses and scarves.

Industrial Polyester Broadcloth Roll

Unbleached broadcloth in bulk rolls, 89% polyester staple fibers, 155 gsm plain weave poplin per note (a). HTS 5512.91.00.10 for industrial applications like uniforms. Not square construction.