Polyester-Cotton Blend Poplin Shirt Fabric

Poplin-style broadcloth of polyester staple fibers blended with man-made filament yarns, mainly polyester, used for dress shirts. Falls under 5515.12.0010 as it matches the plain weave, non-square poplin definition in statistical notes for Chapter 55.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+35.0%47%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

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

5513.11.00Higher: 49.9% vs 47%

If 85% or more polyester staple fibers without filament mix

Unmixed polyester staple fabrics classify under 5513; filament addition changes to 5515.

5208.52.30Lower: 41% vs 47%

If predominantly cotton staple with minor polyester

Mainly cotton plain weaves go to Chapter 52; polyester dominance keeps it in Chapter 55.

5515.12.00Same rate: 47%

If dyed or printed, not specifically poplin/broadcloth

General polyester staple poplin category if not matching exact 625 statistical suffix specs.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed construction specs (ends/picks, yarn numbers) in entry docs to confirm poplin status

Ensure 'mixed mainly with man-made filaments' claim with lab tests; avoid pitfalls of filament/staple misratio

For apparel end-use, check if cut-and-sewn elsewhere shifts to Chapter 62 duties

Related Products under HTS 5515.12.00.10

Polyester Staple Broadcloth Dress Fabric

Broadcloth woven fabric of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with viscose filaments, used for women's dresses. Meets HTS 5515.12.0010 as poplin/broadcloth: plain weave, napped finish allowed, outside note exclusions.

Napped Polyester Poplin Apparel Fabric

Napped finish poplin or broadcloth fabric of polyester staple fibers with acrylic man-made filaments. Qualifies for 5515.12.0010 as Chapter 55 notes explicitly allow napping in poplin definition, non-square weave.

Viscose Filament Poly Poplin Shirting

Premium shirting poplin of polyester staple mainly mixed with viscose rayon filaments. Classed 5515.12.0010: plain weave broadcloth, average yarn compliant with poplin exclusions avoided.

Acrylic Filament Polyester Poplin Fabric

Poplin broadcloth featuring polyester staple fibers mixed solely with acrylic filaments for soft-hand apparel. Fits HTS 5515.12.0010 definition: non-square plain weave, napped optional, statistical note compliant.

Polyester Staple Nylon Filament Broadcloth

Durable broadcloth poplin with polyester staple main, nylon man-made filaments for strength in casual wear. 5515.12.0010: excludes low-end/high-weight types per note (a)(i-ii).

Polyester Poplin Broadcloth Fabric

A plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric mixed with man-made filaments, classified as poplin or broadcloth under HTS 5515.12.0010 due to its non-square construction and weight exceeding typical lightweight exclusions. It meets the chapter note definition for poplin or broadcloth in woven synthetic staple fiber fabrics.