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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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.
If composed solely of synthetic filaments without staple fibers
Pure filament fabrics fall under Chapter 54; staple fiber content moves it to Chapter 55.
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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