Unbleached Acrylic Oxford Cloth from Japan
This is an unbleached woven fabric made from 85% or more acrylic staple fibers, classified as oxford cloth due to its basketweave construction with a prominent weft yarn. It weighs over 170 g/m² and meets the statistical note criteria for oxford cloth under HTS 5512.21.00.70. Commonly used for upholstery and heavy-duty apparel.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 85% acrylic staple via lab testing to confirm classification under 5512.21.00.70
• Ensure documentation specifies unbleached state and oxford weave to avoid reclassification as plain weave
• Watch for weight over 170 g/m²; lighter fabrics may shift to other subheadings