Button-Down Oxford Shirt Material from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
19.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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