Industrial Poly-Cotton Poplin for Aprons

Unbleached poplin broadcloth >170 g/m² from polyester staple (<85%) with cotton, HTS 5514.11.0020 for plain weave matching note (a)(ii) exclusions. Designed for heavy-duty aprons and protective gear.

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.

5516.41.00Same rate: 49.9%

If dyed versions for retail sale

Retail-dyed fabrics use different Column 1 rates in 5516.

5408.24Lower: 22% vs 49.9%

If retail apparel fabric from filaments

Filament yarns for clothing in Chapter 54.

5210Lower: 17.8% vs 49.9%

If bleached with 85%+ cotton

Cotton-heavy bleached plains in Chapter 52.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify industrial end-use in entries to differentiate from apparel retail

Weigh samples to document >170 g/m² precisely

Avoid bulk packaging misclass as retail sets

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This is a plain weave poplin or broadcloth fabric weighing over 170 g/m², made from less than 85% polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, unbleached or bleached. It fits HTS 5514.11.0020 due to its specific construction not of square weave, average yarn number above 26, and polyester-cotton blend exceeding the weight threshold. Commonly used for apparel and upholstery.

Bleached Polyester-Cotton Broadcloth for Shirts

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Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Poplin for Workwear

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Bleached 65/35 Poly-Cotton Broadcloth

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Custom Poly-Cotton Broadcloth Roll Goods

Bleached plain weave broadcloth rolls >170 g/m², <85% polyester staple mainly cotton, precisely HTS 5514.11.0020 per poplin definition excluding light/low-yarn fabrics. For bespoke tailoring.