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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+35.0%42%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪Germany7%+10.0%17%
🇯🇵Japan7%+10.0%17%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.32.40Higher: 44.7% vs 42%

If yarn dyed

Yarn-dyed (vs piece-dyed) Oxford shifts to 5208.32 for colored yarns.

5212.15Lower: 17.8% vs 42%

If >85% cotton but with man-made fibers

Blends <85% cotton move to 5212 for mixed fiber woven fabrics.

5208.49Lower: 24.7% vs 42%

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