Heavyweight Polyester Oxford Cloth from China
Durable oxford weave fabric from 100% polyester staple fibers, exceeding 200 g/m², not qualifying as poplin or broadcloth per statistical note (a)(ii) due to yarn number and weight. Ideal for upholstery and workwear, with the basketweave texture characteristic of oxford cloth under HTS 5512.19.00.50.
Duty Rate — China → United States
51.1%
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
• Conduct lab tests for g/m² weight and yarn construction to distinguish from excluded poplin types
• Declare exact statistical suffix (227) for oxford; incorrect suffix leads to duty adjustments
• Avoid bulk packaging claims; retail-ready rolls may trigger different valuation