Unbleached Pinpoint Oxford Cotton Fabric from Japan
Pinpoint oxford is a fine unbleached cotton fabric ≤200 g/m² with a smaller basketweave, classified as oxford cloth in HTS 5212.11.60.80. Popular for dress shirts, it offers a crisp, professional look straight from the loom.
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
• Use the US note formula (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) to document average yarn number on entry docs
• Ensure no pre-bleaching; test for natural cotton impurities to confirm unbleached status
• Bundle with similar-weight fabrics to meet minimum import quantities and reduce costs