Unbleached Oxford Cotton for Button-Down Shirts
Bolt fabric of unbleached Oxford weave, 88% cotton, 175 g/m², yarn #38, designed for classic button-down shirt production. HTS 5208.19.40.20 applies to this unbleached, low-number yarn Oxford cloth.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If yarn dyed
Yarn-dyed (vs piece-dyed) Oxford shifts to 5208.32 for colored yarns.
If >85% cotton but with man-made fibers
Blends <85% cotton move to 5212 for mixed fiber woven fabrics.
If of jacquard weave
Complex jacquard patterns exclude from 'other' to specific 5208.49.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use BT/Z formula for yarn number if linear meters available, per US Note (a)
• Ensure no dyeing/bleaching occurred post-weave to stay in unbleached subheading
Related Products under HTS 5208.19.40.20
Unbleached Oxford Cotton Shirt Fabric
This unbleached woven cotton fabric, containing over 85% cotton and weighing under 200 g/m², features an Oxford weave with yarn number 42 or lower, classified under HTS 5208.19.40.20 due to its specific unbleached state and construction as defined in Chapter 52 notes. It is commonly used for casual shirts and blouses.
Unbleached Coarse Oxford Cotton Curtain Fabric
Coarse unbleached Oxford cotton fabric (yarn #42, 190 g/m², 90% cotton) for home curtains, classified under 5208.19.40.20 as unbleached other fabric of number 42 or lower.
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.
Unbleached #30 Oxford Cotton Casual Wear Fabric
Coarse #30 yarn unbleached Oxford, 89% cotton, 185 g/m² for casual apparel. 5208.19.40.20 due to unbleached status and Oxford weave/number criteria.
Unbleached Oxford Cotton Uniform Cloth
Institutional unbleached Oxford fabric (#41 yarn, 93% cotton, 195 g/m²) for uniforms. Fits 5208.19.40.20 unbleached Oxford parameters precisely.
Unbleached Fine Oxford #42 Cotton Sheeting
Borderline #42 yarn unbleached Oxford cotton sheeting (86% cotton, 170 g/m²) for bedding covers. 5208.19.40.20 for exact Oxford match.