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Mixed Synthetic Staple Broadcloth Shirting

Broadcloth woven from mixed polyester-acrylic staple fibers, plain non-square weave meeting poplin criteria (not low density <33 ends/cm or heavy yarns). HTS 5515.99.90.15 for other dyed synthetic staple poplins used in shirting.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+37.5%46%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5515.99.90Same rate: 46%

If meeting printcloth specifications

Printcloth has distinct density/yarn criteria under 170 g/m², separate breakout.

6006.32.00Higher: 47.5% vs 46%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted synthetic staple fabrics in Chapter 60, not woven Chapter 55.

5516Lower: 24.5% vs 46%

If Printed woven synthetics classified in 5516 regardless of fiber.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide lab tests for staple fiber confirmation vs filament to prevent Chapter 54 shift

• Check g/m² and construction against all exclusions in statistical note (a)