Polyester Oxford Shirt Fabric from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• 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