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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from polyester filament yarns instead of staple fibers
Filament yarn fabrics fall under Chapter 54, not staple fiber Chapter 55.
If containing less than 85% polyester staple fibers
Mixed synthetic staple fibers (under 85% polyester) classified under 5512.11.00.
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
Related Products under HTS 5512.19.00.50
Heavyweight Polyester Oxford Cloth
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.
Dress Shirt Polyester Oxford
Fine oxford cloth woven from 100% polyester staple fibers, over 170 g/m² with yarn numbers excluding poplin per note (a), ideal for formal dress shirts under HTS 5512.19.00.50.
Polyester Staple Oxford Poplin Alternative
Oxford-style plain weave fabric from polyester staple fibers over 170 g/m² with average yarn number below 26, excluded from poplin definition per note (a)(ii), thus oxford under 5512.19.00.50. Commonly used for men's button-down shirts.
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.
Upholstery Grade Polyester Oxford
Robust oxford weave polyester staple fabric (85%+), heavy weight excluding broadcloth definitions, used for furniture upholstery and classified specifically as oxford cloth (227) in 5512.19.00.50.