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Heavyweight Polyester Broadcloth

Napped plain weave broadcloth of 92% polyester staple fibers, over 170 g/m², average yarn >26, not square. Meets poplin/broadcloth exclusion but as 'other' under HTS 5512.99.00. For upholstery applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+37.5%49.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%—12%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

5512.99.00.05Of yarns of different colors, except blue denim or jacquard weave (218)
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5512.99.00.10Blue denim (225)
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5512.99.00.15Poplin or broadcloth (614)
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5512.99.00.20Sheeting (613)
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5512.99.00.25Printcloth (615)
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5512.99.00.30Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
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5512.99.00.35Duck (219)
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5512.99.00.40Satin weave or twill weave (617)
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5512.99.00.45Oxford cloth (227)
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5512.99.00.90Other (220)
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Alternative Classifications

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

5515Lower: 21% vs 49.5%

If over 170 g/m² and for specific apparel end-use

Heavier 'other' wovens for apparel in 5515.

5407.52Lower: 27.4% vs 49.5%

If filament yarn version

Broadcloth from filaments in Chapter 54.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify napping and weight >170 g/m² in invoices

• Test for staple vs filament to confirm Chapter 55

Related Products under HTS 5512.99.00

100% Polyester Poplin Fabric

A plain weave polyester fabric not of square construction, weighing over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26, certified as poplin per chapter notes. It contains 85% or more synthetic staple fibers, classifying it under HTS 5512.99.00 as other woven fabrics. Used for shirts and blouses.

Polyester Cheesecloth Fabric

Lightweight plain weave 90% polyester fabric under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 ends/picks per cm², matching cheesecloth definition in notes. Falls under HTS 5512.99.00 for other synthetic staple wovens. Common in filtration and crafts.

Acrylic Staple Fiber Poplin

100% acrylic staple fiber poplin, plain weave not square, used in suiting. High synthetic content places it in HTS 5512.99.00 as other woven fabrics per chapter notes.

Polyester Twill Weave Fabric

Non-plain weave twill 87% polyester staple fabric, not fitting specific types like poplin. Thus 'other' under HTS 5512.99.00 for high synthetic wovens.

Synthetic Staple Satin Fabric

Satin weave 89% polyester staple fibers, other than named types. HTS 5512.99.00 for miscellaneous high-synthetic wovens.

Polyester Filter Cloth

Plain weave polyester staple filter fabric, 91%, not cheesecloth density. Other under HTS 5512.99.00.