Industrial Polyester Oxford Fabric

High-tenacity polyester staple fiber oxford cloth for industrial applications like protective covers, classified under 5512.19.00.50 for its 85%+ polyester content and oxford basketweave not meeting poplin exclusions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China13.6%+35.0%48.6%
🇲🇽Mexico13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇨🇦Canada13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇩🇪Germany13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇯🇵Japan13.6%+10.0%23.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5512.19.00.10Same rate: 48.6%

If qualifying as cheesecloth by low thread count

Low density plain weaves under 33 ends/picks per cm² may be cheesecloth (different statistical).

5609.00.40Lower: 38.9% vs 48.6%

If impregnated or coated

Impregnated/coated textile fabrics classified in Chapter 56.

6210.40Lower: 16.2% vs 48.6%

If cut and sewn into garments

Finished polyester staple fiber garments move to Chapter 62.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify end-use in documentation for industrial vs retail to avoid quota issues

Test for multiple/cabled yarns; presence could shift to sheeting exclusion under note (b)(ii)