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Printed Cotton Oxford Dress Shirt Fabric from Germany

This lightweight printed oxford cloth, made from 100% cotton yarns with an average number of 80, weighs 180 g/m² and features a basketweave structure typical of oxford fabrics. It is printed with subtle geometric patterns, classifying under HTS 5208.59.80.20 due to its high cotton content, weight under 200 g/m², printed finish, and oxford weave with number 69 or higher. The fabric is ideal for upscale dress shirts.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

11.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g

• N = BYT/1,000) post-sizing removal to confirm 69+ classification

• Provide lab test reports for cotton content (>85%) and weight (<200 g/m²) to avoid reclassification to heavier fabrics

• Ensure printing is considered a 'printed' finish per Chapter 52 notes, not dyed, to prevent shifts to 5208.52