5407.81.00.10 - Poplin or broadcloth (625)

This HTS category, 5407.81.00.10, specifically classifies poplin or broadcloth woven fabrics. These are characterized by their tight weave and smooth finish, often achieved through a plain weave construction where warp threads pass over one weft thread at a time. The defining feature of this category is that the fabric contains less than 85 percent by weight of synthetic filaments, with cotton being the primary mixing material. These fabrics are further distinguished as being either unbleached or bleached.

Distinction from sibling categories is crucial for accurate classification. While all siblings fall under "Other woven fabrics, containing less than 85 percent by weight of synthetic filaments, mixed mainly or solely with cotton: Unbleached or bleached," 5407.81.00.10 is reserved for poplin or broadcloth types. This differentiates it from sheeting (5407.81.00.20), which typically refers to fabrics used for bed linens and often has a lighter, more open weave. Similarly, printcloth (5407.81.00.30) refers to a broader category of lighter-weight fabrics often used for apparel and may have different weave characteristics. Satin weave or twill weave fabrics (5407.81.00.40) are distinguished by their characteristic diagonal ribbing, a direct contrast to the plain weave of poplin and broadcloth.

As 5407.81.00.10 is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code relies solely on the accurate identification of the fabric as poplin or broadcloth, meeting the weight percentage requirements for synthetic filaments and cotton, and its state of being unbleached or bleached. Practical examples would include unbleached or bleached cotton-rich poplin used for shirting, dress fabrics, or lightweight home furnishings, ensuring the absence of other significant fiber mixes beyond cotton and synthetic filaments below the 15% threshold.