5513.19.00.10 - Poplin or broadcloth (614)

This HTS classification, 5513.19.00.10, specifically covers poplin or broadcloth woven fabrics manufactured from synthetic staple fibers. These fabrics contain less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibers, with cotton being the primary or sole other component. The fabric's weight must not exceed 170 grams per square meter, and it falls under the subcategory of unbleached or bleached "other woven fabrics" within the broader group of synthetic staple fiber fabrics.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, poplin and broadcloth are characterized by a plain weave construction. Unlike sheeting (5513.19.00.20) which often features a slightly coarser texture, or printcloth (5513.19.00.30) which is typically lighter and smoother, poplin and broadcloth are known for their fine, uniform weave, resulting in a crisp feel and a lustrous surface. Other siblings, such as cheesecloth or satin weave fabrics, differ in their weave structure and resulting fabric properties.

As a leaf node in the HTS system, 5513.19.00.10 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, accurate classification relies on precisely identifying the fabric as poplin or broadcloth, confirming its composition of synthetic staple fibers predominantly mixed with cotton, verifying its weight limit, and ensuring it is presented in an unbleached or bleached state. The fine, dense weave characteristic of poplin and broadcloth is the key determinant for this specific classification.