5210.11.40.20 - Poplin or broadcloth (314)

This HTS classification pertains to specific types of woven cotton fabrics, namely poplin and broadcloth. These fabrics are characterized by their composition, containing less than 85 percent cotton by weight, with the remainder primarily being man-made fibers. Furthermore, they must not exceed a weight of 200 grams per square meter and are classified as unbleached. The weave structure is a plain weave, and the yarn count falls within the range of number 42 or lower.

Poplin and broadcloth are distinguished by their tight, even weave that creates a smooth, crisp surface and a slight lengthwise rib. This texture makes them suitable for a variety of apparel and home furnishing applications. This specific classification differentiates these fabrics from other plain weave cotton fabrics like sheeting, which often has a looser weave and is typically used for bedding, and cheesecloth, which is a very loosely woven fabric used for straining or as a lightweight covering. The distinction lies in the fabric's weave density, texture, and typical end-use, even when sharing similar fiber content and weight parameters.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subdivisions. Classification within this category is determined by the explicit identification of the fabric as poplin or broadcloth, alongside the other qualifying criteria: less than 85% cotton by weight, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, weighing not more than 200 g/m², unbleached, plain weave, and yarn count of number 42 or lower.