5512.29.00.15 - Poplin or broadcloth (614)

This HTS category, 5512.29.00.15, specifically covers woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers that contain 85 percent or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers, and which are of the "poplin or broadcloth" construction. Poplin and broadcloth are characterized by a plain weave, a fine, uniform texture, and a tight weave, often with a warp yarn that is finer than the weft yarn, resulting in a smooth, slightly lustrous surface. These fabrics are typically lightweight and versatile, used in a wide range of apparel and home furnishings.

To distinguish this category from its siblings, it is crucial to identify the specific weave structure and the predominant fiber content. While other sibling categories may also contain 85% or more acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers, they are differentiated by their weave patterns (e.g., printcloth, duck, satin weave, twill weave) or by their intended end-use or specific type of fabric construction (e.g., sheeting, cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, batistes). The defining characteristic for 5512.29.00.15 is the poplin or broadcloth weave.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories under this specific code. Classification under 5512.29.00.15 is therefore final, based on the material composition (at least 85% acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers) and the specific weave construction (poplin or broadcloth). Accurate identification of these two primary criteria is essential for correct customs declaration.