Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Poplin for Workwear

Unbleached poplin fabric weighing more than 170 g/m², plain weave of polyester staple (<85%) mainly with cotton, matching HTS 5514.11.0020 as broadcloth excluding low yarn number or light weights per note (a)(ii). Used in durable work uniforms and trousers.

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.

5211.52.00Lower: 43.1% vs 49.9%

If printed and >=85% cotton

Printed cotton-dominant fabrics classify under Chapter 52 printed weaves.

5514.12.00Same rate: 49.9%

If made with acrylic staple fibers instead of polyester

Different synthetic staple fiber type changes the specific subheading.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 49.9%

If coated or laminated for industrial use

Textile fabrics impregnated or coated shift to Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document unbleached state with production certificates to avoid bleached subheading errors

Test for square construction; poplin/broadcloth requires non-square per statistical notes

Ensure staple fiber verification, as filament mixes go to different chapters

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Polyester-Cotton Poplin Broadcloth Fabric

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

Bleached plain weave broadcloth fabric over 170 g/m², with polyester staple fibers under 85% mixed primarily with cotton, classified under HTS 5514.11.0020 for its poplin/broadcloth structure per statistical note (a). Ideal for dress shirts and formal blouses requiring crisp texture.

Polyester-Cotton Poplin Sheet Alternative Fabric

This plain weave fabric >170 g/m² of <85% polyester staple mainly with cotton is classified as poplin/broadcloth under HTS 5514.11.0020, distinguished from sheeting by non-square construction and yarn specs per note (a). Used where broadcloth texture is needed over sheeting.

Bleached 65/35 Poly-Cotton Broadcloth

Specific 65% polyester staple / 35% cotton broadcloth, bleached, plain weave >170 g/m², fits HTS 5514.11.0020 as poplin/broadcloth with proper yarn number exclusion. Popular for uniforms and linens.

Industrial Poly-Cotton Poplin for Aprons

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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.