Bleached Cotton Oxford Poplin Shirt Fabric

This is a bleached woven cotton fabric containing over 85% cotton by weight, weighing under 200 g/m², classified under HTS 5208.29.60.20 as Oxford cloth with yarn numbers 43 to 68. Its characteristic basketweave structure and fine texture make it ideal for dress shirts and blouses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10.2%+35.0%45.2%
🇲🇽Mexico10.2%+10.0%20.2%
🇨🇦Canada10.2%+10.0%20.2%
🇩🇪Germany10.2%+10.0%20.2%
🇯🇵Japan10.2%+10.0%20.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.21.60.20Higher: 46.5% vs 45.2%

If unbleached

Unbleached Oxford cloth falls under 5208.21, as bleaching status determines the specific subheading in heading 5208.

5208.32Lower: 22.5% vs 45.2%

If dyed or printed

Dyed or printed Oxford cloth moves to 5208.32, since color application changes classification from plain bleached.

5210.21.60.20Higher: 46.4% vs 45.2%

If cotton content 36-85%

Lower cotton content (under 85%) shifts to Chapter 52 heading 5210 for mixed fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact yarn number using the chapter formula (N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm 43-68 range

Provide lab test reports certifying >85% cotton content and weight <200 g/m² to avoid reclassification

Ensure bleaching process documentation as 'bleached' per HTS definition to prevent shifting to unbleached subheadings