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Unbleached Heavy Oxford Cotton for Slacks

Unbleached Oxford cotton at max weight 198 g/m², #42 yarn, 87% cotton for trouser fabric. Strictly under 5208.19.40.20 as specified Oxford cloth.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+37.5%44.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5208Same rate: 44.5%

If bleached, number 42-

Bleaching processing moves to 5208.28 parallel subheading.

6203.42Lower: 29.1% vs 44.5%

If sewn into trousers

Made-up garments to Chapter 62 men's/boys' apparel.

5205.31Lower: 18.3% vs 44.5%

If imported as yarn only

Unwoven yarn state classifies in 5205 single cotton yarns.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Use S (m²/kg) metric if square meter data available for N calc

• Declare as 'other fabrics' not poplin/satin to fit 5208.19

• Quotas apply indirectly via cotton waste notes if scraps included