Performance Poly-Cotton Oxford Weave from Japan
Lightweight 165 g/m² unbleached oxford cloth blending 68% cotton with 32% polyester for moisture-wicking properties, yarn number 85. It matches HTS 5210.19.80.20 for plain woven fabrics <85% cotton mixed mainly with man-made fibers, high number oxford.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber analysis via AATCC tests to prove man-made mix; discrepancies lead to audits
• Declare exact weave as 'oxford' (3/1 twill variant) with photos or samples for customs
• Track quota limits indirectly via cotton content; high man-made reduces exposure