Polyester-Cotton Poplin Broadcloth Fabric

This is a plain weave poplin or broadcloth fabric made from synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments, featuring a fine, not square construction with a weight typically under 170 g/m². It meets Chapter 55 statistical note (a) for poplin or broadcloth due to its plain weave, non-square structure, and exclusion from low-density or coarse yarn criteria. Classified under 5515.91.0010 for its mixed synthetic staple and filament composition.

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.

5211.51.00Lower: 35% vs 47%

If mainly cotton staple fibers with man-made filaments

Shifts to Chapter 52 if cotton is the predominant staple fiber component instead of synthetic.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 47%

If woven solely from synthetic filaments without significant staple

Pure filament fabrics fall under Chapter 54; staple mix required for Chapter 55.

5515Same rate: 47%

If mixed with wool or fine animal hair instead of man-made filaments

Different mixing material changes subheading within 5515.

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Import Tips & Compliance

,Provide lab test reports for fiber content (synthetic staple mainly with man-made filaments) and weight to confirm 5515 classification over Chapter 59 coated fabrics

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