Striped Printed Oxford Cotton Poplin Alternative Fabric from China
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 — China → United States
48.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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