CHAPTER 53 · LEGAL NOTES
Chapter 53
The 32 legal notes below govern classification under Chapter 53. They are part of the official Harmonized Tariff Schedule and are cited verbatim in CBP rulings.
As of June 9, 2026
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Note 1
Statistical Note 1: For the purposes of the woven fabrics of chapter 53: (a) Unless the context otherwise requires, provisions relating to one or more weaves embrace only those fabrics which (excluding selvage) are wholly of the specified weave or weaves, including combinations exclusively thereof. (b) The term "poplin or broadcloth" means plain weave fabrics, not of square construction, whether or not napped, but does not include the following types: (i) Fabrics weighing not more than 200 grams per square meter, containing 33 or less warp ends and filling picks per square centimeter; and (ii) Fabrics weighing more than 200 grams per square meter, of average yarn number 26 or lower number.
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Classify under Chapter 53 with confidence
TariffLens applies the legal notes above automatically when classifying — citing the relevant note in every GRI reasoning chain.