Modacrylic Oxford Cloth Unbleached from China
Unbleached oxford cloth primarily from modacrylic staple fibers (85%+), known for flame-retardant properties and basketweave structure fitting HTS 5512.21.00.70 criteria. Used in protective workwear and tents. The (227) statistical suffix denotes its specific weight and construction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include flame-retardancy test reports if marketing as modacrylic for compliance
• Document staple fiber length and processing to distinguish from filament
• Check for napping; statistical notes allow it but confirm no poplin exclusions apply