Button-Down Oxford Shirt Material from China
A lightweight Oxford cloth fabric used for button-down shirts, meeting HTS 5208.49.60.10 criteria: 85%+ cotton, ≤200 g/m², multi-color yarns, yarn numbers 43-68, and specific '218' Oxford weave. Its durable basketweave texture provides a textured look popular in menswear. Classification relies on U.S. notes for yarn count averaging.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Measure fabric breadth, weight, and yarn count per U.S. note formulas post-desizing to document compliance with 43-68 range
• Label as 'Oxford cloth (218)' and include fiber content affidavits; common pitfall is incorrect yarn color declaration
• Check for certified hand-loomed status under 5208 note for potential duty savings, with government certification required