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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with viscose staple fibers
Polyester/viscose blends over 85% polyester in 5512.91.00.
If retail end-use with filament
Filament unbleached polyester for retail under Chapter 54.
If made into finished rags
Finished textile articles like rags in Chapter 63.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify flame-retardant treatments don't alter fiber content classification
• Declare width accurately; over 168cm avoids printcloth notes
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 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.
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.