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.

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.

5515.11.00Higher: 49.9% vs 47%

If mixed mainly with cotton instead of man-made filaments

Chapter 55 shifts to 5515.11 for synthetic staple fabrics containing 85%+ polyester mixed with cotton, not filaments.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 47%

If composed solely of synthetic filaments without staple fibers

Pure filament fabrics fall under Chapter 54; staple fiber content moves it to Chapter 55.

5515.19.00Same rate: 47%

If plain weave but does not qualify as poplin/broadcloth per note (a)

Other polyester staple weaves mixed with filaments go to 5515.19; strict poplin exclusions by weight/yarn apply.

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Import Tips & Compliance

,Label fiber content accurately (polyester staple + filaments) per FTC rules to avoid reclassification

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