Premium Cotton Oxford Cloth Fabric

Basket-style plain weave oxford fabric weighing 170 g/m², 87% cotton with multi-tone yarns for textured appearance. Fits HTS 5208.42.50.00 with yarn number 75 (>69), weight specs, and different color yarns. Used for button-down shirts and sportswear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.7%+35.0%49.7%
🇲🇽Mexico14.7%+10.0%24.7%
🇨🇦Canada14.7%+10.0%24.7%
🇩🇪Germany14.7%+10.0%24.7%
🇯🇵Japan14.7%+10.0%24.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.22Lower: 21.5% vs 49.7%

If weight under 100 g/m²

Lighter weight plain weave cotton shifts to 5208.22 subheading.

5210.21Lower: 22.5% vs 49.7%

If yarn-dyed but with plain weave under specific conditions

Yarn-dyed plain weave fabrics may classify under 5210 if meeting other criteria.

6205.20.20Lower: 37.2% vs 49.7%

If imported as made-up shirts rather than fabric

Finished garments like men's shirts fall under Chapter 62, not fabric Chapter 52.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use official yarn number formulas from US notes; fractions disregarded—calculate precisely

Label rolls with exact metrics (width, weight, yarn count) for easy CBP verification

Watch for selvage exclusion in weave determination; only body weave counts

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