5211.51.00.20 - Poplin or broadcloth (314)

This HTS classification, specifically 5211.51.00.20, pertains to printed woven fabrics of cotton. The defining characteristic of this category is that the fabric contains less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, with the primary admixture being man-made fibers. Furthermore, these fabrics must exceed a weight of 200 grams per square meter and feature a plain weave construction. The "Poplin or broadcloth" descriptor further refines the weave type, indicating a specific, tight weave characterized by fine, evenly spaced warp yarns and coarser weft yarns. This construction is commonly associated with shirts, blouses, and other apparel.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 5211.51.00.90, hinges on the specific weave type. While both fall under "Plain weave" within the broader "Printed" category for cotton-containing woven fabrics over 200 g/m², this entry is specifically for poplin or broadcloth constructions. The sibling category, "Plain weave duck," would typically refer to a heavier, coarser plain weave fabric, often used for workwear, upholstery, or sails, differing in yarn count and thread density from the finer poplin or broadcloth.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS, there are no further subcategories to explore. Classification at this level is therefore determined by the precise combination of material content (less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly with man-made fibers), weight (over 200 g/m²), the fact that the fabric is printed, and the specific plain weave construction identified as poplin or broadcloth. The presence of the "(314)" notation likely refers to a specific statistical suffix or reference for further tracking purposes within the HTS system.