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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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