Unbleached Polyester Oxford Cloth from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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