5408.31.20.20 - Poplin or broadcloth (625) 🖩

This HTS category, 5408.31.20.20, specifically classifies "Poplin or broadcloth" woven fabrics made from artificial filament yarn. These fabrics are characterized by a plain weave construction, where the warp threads are tightly packed and the weft threads are fewer, creating a smooth, crisp finish. Poplin and broadcloth are known for their durability and are commonly used in apparel, home furnishings, and other textile applications requiring a fine, even texture. The "(625)" designation is a cross-reference to specific statistical or interpretive notes within the HTS.

To distinguish this category from its siblings, it is important to note the specific weave and end-use implied by "Poplin or broadcloth." While all are woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn, unbleached or bleached, and fall under the broader "Other" subheadings, 5408.31.20.30 refers to "Sheeting," which typically implies a fabric of a certain width and weight suitable for bedding. Similarly, 5408.31.20.40, "Printcloth," often denotes a fabric specifically prepared for printing and may have a lighter construction. 5408.31.20.50 covers "Satin weave or twill weave," which are distinct weaving patterns that differ significantly from the plain weave of poplin and broadcloth.

As this node is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 5408.31.20.20. Therefore, classification at this level relies on the precise identification of the fabric as poplin or broadcloth. If a fabric exhibits the characteristic tight warp and looser weft of a plain weave, and is made from artificial filament yarn, it would fall into this classification, provided it is unbleached or bleached and not otherwise specifically accounted for in the "sheeting," "printcloth," or "satin/twill weave" categories. The "Other" categories (5408.31.20.50 and 5408.31.20.90) serve as residual categories for fabrics not meeting the specific descriptions of poplin/broadcloth, sheeting, printcloth, or satin/twill weaves.