Bleached Oxford Cotton Button-Down Shirt Cloth

Classic bleached Oxford fabric for men's button-down shirts, meeting HTS 5208.29.40.20 specs: ≥85% cotton, ≤200 g/m², coarse yarn #42 or lower. The basketweave offers subtle texture and durability for formal shirting. Bleaching provides a bright white finish ready for garment making.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.4%+35.0%43.4%
🇲🇽Mexico8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇨🇦Canada8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇩🇪Germany8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇯🇵Japan8.4%+10.0%18.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.42.40.00Higher: 46.4% vs 43.4%

If woven with ≥2 colors in warp/weft

Fabrics of two or more colors (excluding denim) classify under 5208.42, not plain bleached.

5209.29.00Lower: 42.7% vs 43.4%

If weight exceeds 200 g/m²

Heavier Oxford cloth (>200 g/m²) moves to heading 5209 for medium-weight cottons.

5516.43.00Lower: 35% vs 43.4%

If significant synthetic fiber blend

Blends with man-made fibers ≥30% shift to Chapter 55 woven fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include commercial invoice specifying 'Oxford cloth' and measured yarn number to match statistical suffix 227

Test for cotton purity; blends under 85% shift to Chapter 52 headings 5210-5212

Check for certification if hand-loomed, as 5208 certified hand-loomed has different provisions

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