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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If bleached
Bleached Oxford cloth shifts to subheading 5208.29 for processed (bleached) unprinted fabrics.
If dyed but not printed
Dyed Oxford fabric moves to 5208.39 for colored but unprinted cotton weaves.
If printed and denim-style twill
Printed fabrics or those meeting denim definition (3/4-thread twill per subheading note) classify under Chapter 52 printed headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fabric weight post-sizing removal via boiling test as per US Note (a) to confirm under 200 g/m²
• Obtain lab test reports proving ≥85% cotton content and yarn number ≤42 to avoid reclassification
• Watch quota limits on raw cotton inputs; ensure origin docs for non-WTO countries
Related Products under HTS 5208.19.40.20
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.
Unbleached Oxford Cotton Dress Fabric
Unbleached Oxford cloth of cotton (≥85% by weight), ≤200 g/m² with yarn count 42 or lower, imported in bolt form for dressmaking. Falls under 5208.19.40.20 as unbleached 'other' woven cotton fabric per hierarchy, excluding selvage weave variations beyond pure Oxford.