Polyester Oxford Shirt Fabric

A plain weave woven fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibers, classified as oxford cloth due to its basketweave structure with heavier filling yarns. It weighs over 170 g/m² and meets the statistical note criteria for oxford in Chapter 55, containing 85% or more polyester staple fibers. Used primarily for dress shirts and formal blouses.

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.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 48.6%

If made from polyester filament yarns instead of staple fibers

Filament yarn fabrics fall under Chapter 54, not staple fiber Chapter 55.

5512.11.00Lower: 47% vs 48.6%

If containing less than 85% polyester staple fibers

Mixed synthetic staple fibers (under 85% polyester) classified under 5512.11.00.

5513.19.00Higher: 49.9% vs 48.6%

If dyed or printed rather than plain

Printed or dyed woven polyester staple fabrics move to Chapter 55 heading 5513.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight and yarn count exceed poplin/broadcloth exclusions to confirm oxford classification under statistical note (a)

Provide mill test certificates confirming 85%+ polyester staple fiber content to avoid reclassification