Striped Printed Oxford Cotton Poplin Alternative Fabric from Canada
This oxford cloth variant mimics poplin but with distinct basketweave, printed in stripes, 92% cotton, yarn number 70, 185 g/m². HTS 5208.59.80.20 applies for printed high-number cotton fabrics under 200 g/m². Used in casual button-down shirts.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
21.4%
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
• Prepare invoices specifying 'oxford cloth (227)' to match statistical suffix and aid statistical reporting
• Test for denim misclassification; true denim requires 3/4-thread twill per subheading note, not basketweave
• Bundle with fiber content affidavits to preempt audits on >85% cotton claims