Combed Polyester-Merino Broadcloth
A fine plain weave broadcloth of combed polyester staple fibers blended primarily with merino wool, not of square construction, ideal for dress shirts. Classified under HTS 5515.13.10.20 for its combed polyester staple base mixed with fine animal hair. The combing enhances drape and reduces pilling.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for retail suiting where wool is chief weight value
If wool provides chief weight or value, it moves to wool-specific Chapter 51.
If knitted rather than woven
Knitted fabrics of synthetic staple mixed with wool fall under Chapter 60.
If dyed or printed versions
Dyed/printed polyester staple fabrics shift to Chapter 55 heading 5516.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with exact wool breed (e.g
• merino) if marketed as such, but classify based on fiber ratio per HTS notes
• Test for average yarn number to exclude from poplin/broadcloth exclusions if over limits
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'combed' to match statistical reporting requirements
Related Products under HTS 5515.13.10.20
Combed Polyester-Wool Poplin Fabric
This plain weave fabric is made mainly from polyester staple fibers mixed with wool, combed for smoothness, weighing under 170 g/m² with over 33 ends/picks per cm². It qualifies under HTS 5515.13.10.20 as a combed woven fabric of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with wool. Used for suiting and shirting due to its crisp texture.
Combed Polyester-Cashmere Suiting Fabric
Luxury combed woven fabric of polyester staple fibers blended mainly with cashmere, used for high-end suiting. HTS 5515.13.10.20 applies to this mixed combed polyester-wool/fine hair fabric not fitting poplin or sheeting precisely. Combed finish provides softness.
Combed Polyester-Alpaca Blend Printcloth Alternative
Combed polyester staple fabric mixed mainly with alpaca hair, plain weave approximating printcloth specs but classified as other. Under HTS 5515.13.10.20 for combed mixed synthetic staple with fine animal hair. Suitable for lightweight blouses.
Combed Polyester-Mohair Dress Fabric
Lightweight combed woven fabric from polyester staple mainly with mohair, for evening dresses. HTS 5515.13.10.20 covers this as other combed polyester staple mixed with fine animal hair. Mohair adds luster.
Combed Polyester-Lambswool Sheeting Fabric
Plain weave sheeting fabric combed from polyester staple fibers mainly mixed with lambswool, square construction over 33 ends/picks per cm², under 170 g/m². Fits HTS 5515.13.10.20 as other combed woven polyester staple with fine animal hair. Commonly used for bedding liners.