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.

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.

5514.12.00Higher: 49.9% vs 47%

If mixed with cotton staple fibers

Cotton staple blends with polyester staple classify in 5514, not filament-mixed 5515.

5516.42.00Same rate: 47%

If knitted, not woven

Knitted synthetic staple fabrics fall under Chapter 55 heading 5516.

5407.91Lower: 24.9% vs 47%

If 100% synthetic filaments, no staple

Absence of staple fibers routes to Chapter 54 woven filament fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct fiber analysis for 'mainly polyester staple' confirmation; staple > filaments by weight

Avoid declaring as 'sateen' if plain weave; misweave leads to 5515.19 reclass

Document end-use as greige fabric to prevent Chapter 62 apparel duties

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