Unbleached Polyester Oxford Cloth from China
This is an unbleached woven fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibers, classified as oxford cloth due to its basketweave construction with a prominent weft yarn. It meets the statistical note requirements for oxford cloth under HTS 5512.11.0060 but is specified in .70 subheading. Primarily used for lightweight apparel linings and casual shirting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 85% polyester staple fibers via lab testing to avoid reclassification; ensure weave matches oxford definition per statistical notes
• Provide mill certificates confirming unbleached status and staple fiber construction