Polyester Oxford Shirt Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
23.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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