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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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