Textured Multi-Color Oxford Cloth from Germany
Textured Oxford fabric with multi-color yarns for casual shirting, precisely HTS 5208.49.60.10: 85%+ cotton, <200 g/m², yarn nums 43-68, 'Oxford cloth (218)'. Distinct from denim per subheading note. U.S. notes govern yarn count via total single yarns method.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Prepare for CBP yarn analysis; use BT/Z formula and retain lab reports showing 43-68 average
• Declare selvage exclusion for weave purity; other weaves disqualify from 'Oxford' spec
• Track country-specific cotton quotas in U.S. notes to prevent entry denial