Cotton-Rich Poly Staple Broadcloth Uniform Cloth from Canada
This 185 g/m² dyed broadcloth mixes 65% cotton and 35% polyester staple fibers for uniform shirts. Plain weave, non-square, average yarn >26 qualifies under poplin/broadcloth per statistical note (a). HTS 5514.29.0010 for dyed, mixed <85% synthetic staple exceeding 170 g/m².
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document lack of multiple/cabled yarns if >170g/m² to distinguish from sheeting exclusions
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'poplin' with tech specs
• Pitfall: bulk packaging mistaken for industrial use