High-Count Bleached Oxford Cotton for Button-Down Shirts from Germany
A premium bleached Oxford cloth with yarn number 80, over 85% cotton, and weight of 190 g/m², ideal for formal button-down shirts. It falls under HTS 5208.29.80.20 due to its fine yarn count and bleaching treatment on plain weave structure. The fabric's basketweave pattern provides durability and breathability.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Measure fabric breadth and weight precisely per US notes to confirm <200 g/m² post-sizing removal
• Label as 'Oxford cloth' with specs matching subheading 227 to prevent CBP disputes
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring yarn number; use total single yarns per cm² formula