Polyester-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric
A plain weave fabric with 88% polyester staple fibers and 12% cotton, designed as poplin with napped finish for shirting. Meets HTS 5512.99.0015 due to predominant synthetic staple content and poplin characteristics (non-square, >170 g/m²). Ideal for dress shirts and uniforms.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cotton content exceeds 15%, making it <85% synthetic
Primarily cotton fabrics with synthetic blends fall under Chapter 52.
If for woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers mixed with other fibers
Applies when synthetic staple <85%, shifting to mixed textile heading.
If printed or yarn-dyed instead of plain
Printed poplin moves to 5512.91 subheading.
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
• Submit detailed fiber content breakdown; importers often overlook staple vs filament distinction
• Ensure documentation shows plain weave and poplin specs to prevent downgrade to 5514 blends
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Acrylic Staple Poplin Broadcloth
Plain weave broadcloth made from 90% acrylic staple fibers, weighing 180 g/m² with average yarn number 30, fitting poplin per note (a)(ii). Classified under HTS 5512.99.0015 for high synthetic staple content. Used in lightweight outerwear and linings.
Breathable Polyester Poplin Sheeting Alternative
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High-Count Polyester Broadcloth
Broadcloth with high ends/cm but non-square, 95% polyester staple 195 g/m². HTS 5512.99.0015. Tech fabrics.
Uniform-Grade Poplin Fabric
Poplin 86% polyester staple for uniforms, napped 182 g/m². HTS 5512.99.0015.
Technical Poplin Synthetic Fabric
Technical spec poplin 89% polyester staple, plain weave broadcloth. HTS 5512.99.0015.
Fashion Poplin Broadcloth Roll
Fashion-weight poplin 87% polyester staple 178 g/m². HTS 5512.99.0015 (614).