Cotton-Rich Poly Staple Broadcloth Uniform Cloth from China
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 — China → United States
47%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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