Polyester Poplin Broadcloth Fabric

A plain weave polyester fabric not of square construction, weighing over 170 g/m² with yarn number higher than 26, classified as poplin or broadcloth under HTS 5515.99.90.15 due to its specific weave and construction excluding napped square weaves. Used for lightweight apparel and linings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+35.0%43.5%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5515.99Same rate: 43.5%

If of square construction or meeting sheeting criteria

Square weave or specific density/yarn specs shift to general 'other' category outside poplin/broadcloth exclusion.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 43.5%

If made from synthetic filament yarns instead of staple fibers

Filament-based fabrics fall under Chapter 54, changing from staple fiber heading in Chapter 55.

5516.41.00Higher: 49.9% vs 43.5%

If yarn-dyed rather than plain dyed or printed

Yarn-dyed woven synthetic staple fabrics are classified in 5516, separate from piece-dyed 'other' in 5515.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight exceeds 170 g/m² and confirm plain weave is not square with >33 ends/picks per cm to meet poplin definition

Provide mill test certificates for fiber content (85%+ synthetic staple fibers) and yarn number to avoid reclassification