Heavyweight Oxford Fabric for Casual Shirts
Borderline lightweight Oxford cloth at 195 g/m², 90% cotton with multi-color yarns (number 38), 218 threads/inch, suited for casual button-ups. The fabric's coarse yarn and color variation meet criteria for 'other fabrics of number 42 or lower' in HTS 5208.49.40.10.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If weight exceeds 200 g/m²
Heavier cotton fabrics shift to heading 5209 regardless of yarn count or weave type.
If <85% but >50% cotton
Lower cotton content moves to 52.11 for mixed fabrics with similar specs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Measure weight post-scouring to ensure <200 g/m²; exceeding triggers 5209 reclassification
• Include commercial invoices specifying 'Oxford cloth (218)' to align with statistical reporting
Related Products under HTS 5208.49.40.10
Cotton Oxford Dress Shirt Fabric
This is a woven cotton fabric containing 85% or more cotton by weight, weighing under 200 g/m², made from yarns of different colors with an average yarn number of 42 or lower, specifically classified as Oxford cloth with 218 threads per square inch. It features the characteristic basketweave structure of Oxford cloth, ideal for dress shirts. The multi-color yarns and precise thread count place it under HTS 5208.49.40.10.
Button-Down Oxford Shirt Material
A lightweight Oxford cloth fabric of 100% cotton, over 85% by weight, under 200 g/m², using different colored yarns with number 42 or coarser, featuring 218 threads per inch. This classic material is prized for its durability and texture in button-down shirts. Its basketweave and thread density fit precisely under HTS 5208.49.40.10.
Basketweave Oxford Cloth for Tailored Apparel
Tailored-grade Oxford fabric, 85% cotton, 185 g/m², yarns of different colors at number 42, precisely 218 thread density. Its distinct basketweave texture and color mix qualify it under HTS 5208.49.40.10 as Oxford cloth of coarse yarn count.
Classic White Oxford Cloth with Colored Yarns
This Oxford fabric is 88% cotton, weighing 180 g/m², woven from yarns of different colors with average number 40, attaining 218 thread count. Predominantly white base with subtle colored accents in weft yarns defines its look. HTS 5208.49.40.10 covers this due to its weight, color yarn mix, coarseness, and specific Oxford designation.