Bleached Oxford Cotton Button-Down Shirt Cloth from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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