Bleached Poly-Cotton Broadcloth for Shirts

Bleached plain weave broadcloth at 190 g/m² with 65% cotton and 35% polyester staple, not square construction, fits poplin/broadcloth per Chapter 55 notes. Used for durable dress shirts and linings. HTS 5514.19.90.10 applies to unbleached/bleached mixed fabrics over 170 g/m².

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+35.0%43.5%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5210.21.40Lower: 43.1% vs 43.5%

If predominantly cotton (≥85%) and bleached

Bleached cotton fabrics ≥85% cotton over 200g/m² go to Chapter 52; synthetic mix keeps it in 55.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 43.5%

If made from synthetic filament yarns instead of staple

Filament-based poly-cotton mixes classify under Chapter 54, not staple fiber Chapter 55.

5514.23.00Higher: 49.9% vs 43.5%

If dyed rather than bleached

Dyed versions of these fabrics move to 5514.23, separate from unbleached/bleached 5514.19.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include bleaching process certificates to distinguish from unbleached, ensuring proper 5514.19 subheading

Label exact weight and construction; fabrics ≤170 g/m² may shift to lighter weight headings like 5514.21

Check for napping; statistical notes allow it but require proof it's not excluded low-density type

Related Products under HTS 5514.19.90.10

Cotton-Polyester Poplin Broadcloth Fabric

This plain weave fabric, weighing 180 g/m², contains 70% cotton and 30% polyester staple fibers, qualifying as poplin or broadcloth due to its non-square construction and weight exceeding 170 g/m². It is unbleached, ideal for workwear and upholstery. Classified under HTS 5514.19.90.10 for synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton.

Heavyweight Cotton-Rich Poplin Fabric

Unbleached poplin fabric weighing 200 g/m², 75% cotton mixed with 25% polyester staple fibers, plain weave not square per notes (a). Suited for uniforms and bags. Falls under 5514.19.90.10 as other poplin/broadcloth >170 g/m².

Industrial Poly-Cotton Broadcloth Roll

Bleached broadcloth in rolls, 185 g/m², 60% polyester staple and 40% cotton, non-square plain weave fitting poplin definition excluding low-density types. For protective clothing. HTS 5514.19.90.10 for mixed >170 g/m².

Durable Cotton-Poly Poplin for Upholstery

Unbleached poplin broadcloth at 175 g/m² with 80% cotton and 20% polyester staple, plain weave over 170 g/m² not excluded by yarn number limits. Used in furniture covers. 5514.19.90.10 for other poplin in cotton mixes.

Bleached 70/30 Cotton-Poly Broadcloth

Bleached broadcloth fabric, 195 g/m², 70% cotton/30% polyester staple, qualifying poplin via non-square weave >170 g/m² per note (a). For aprons and tablecloths. HTS 5514.19.90.10 designation.

Workwear Poplin Fabric Blend

Unbleached poplin at 210 g/m², 68% cotton and 32% polyester staple fibers, plain non-square construction fitting Chapter 55 note (a)(ii) exceptions avoided. For industrial uniforms.