Unbleached Polyester Staple Broadcloth
Unbleached plain weave broadcloth from polyester staple fibers, 165 gsm, not square, over 33 ends/picks per cm, excluded from poplin note (a)(i) due to weight. For shirt linings. HTS 5512.91.00 for unbleached high-staple synthetic fabrics.
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If filament yarn based
Broadcloths from continuous filament are Chapter 54.
If coated for textile use
Coated or laminated moves to man-made coated fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document non-square construction and yarn number >26 to differentiate from poplin
• Use mill certificates for fiber type verification
• Avoid napping if intending poplin classification, per notes
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