Button-Down Oxford Shirt Material from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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