Bleached Oxford Cotton for Casual Dress Shirts from Japan
This bleached Oxford fabric (yarn #70, 180 g/m², 87% cotton) is tailored for casual dress shirts with its balanced crispness and softness. Classified under HTS 5208.29.80.20 for meeting all high-number bleached criteria. Popular for everyday professional wear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Maintain records of production process showing plain weave (not twill) for Oxford confirmation
• For high-volume imports, consider binding rulings on yarn number calculations
• Avoid pitting by ensuring proper bleaching documentation vs. mercerized finishes