5512.11.00.10 - Poplin or broadcloth (614) 🖩

This HTS classification covers woven fabrics composed of 85 percent or more by weight of polyester staple fibers, specifically those that are unbleached or bleached. The key characteristic here is the weave structure known as "poplin or broadcloth." These fabrics are generally characterized by their fine, even texture, often achieved through a plain weave where warp yarns are twice as numerous as weft yarns, resulting in a smooth, slightly lustrous finish. Examples of goods that would fall under this classification include fabrics used for shirting, dressmaking, and linings, provided they meet the material and finishing requirements.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings involves a focus on the specific weave type. While other categories at this level encompass sheeting, printcloth, cheesecloth, lawn, voile, batiste, duck, or fabrics with satin or twill weaves, this classification is exclusively for poplin or broadcloth. The "unbleached or bleached" qualifier further narrows the scope, meaning that dyed or otherwise finished fabrics with a poplin or broadcloth weave would be classified elsewhere.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is precise, and the determination relies on confirming the fabric's composition of at least 85% polyester staple fibers, its weave structure as poplin or broadcloth, and its state as unbleached or bleached.