100% Polyester Oxford Cloth Fabric
This is a plain weave woven fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibers, weighing over 170 g/m² with a basketweave structure characteristic of Oxford cloth, unbleached or bleached. It falls under HTS 5512.91.00.70 as it contains 85% or more synthetic staple fibers and specifically qualifies as Oxford cloth per statistical note definitions. Commonly used for shirts, uniforms, and upholstery.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dyed, printed, or otherwise finished beyond unbleached/bleached
Processing beyond bleaching moves it out of 5512.91 to 'other' woven fabrics in 5512.99.
If containing less than 85% synthetic staple fibers mixed with cotton or other
Blends drop below 85% threshold, classifying under woven fabrics of mixed synthetic staple fibers in Chapter 55.
If made from synthetic filament yarns instead of staple fibers
Filament yarn construction (Chapter 54) vs staple fibers (Chapter 55) changes the primary material heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 85%+ synthetic staple fibers, as blends under 85% shift to heading 5515
• Provide weave structure documentation (basketweave, not square construction) to justify Oxford classification during customs review
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling weight or yarn number, which could reclassify to poplin/broadcloth under statistical note (a)
Related Products under HTS 5512.91.00.70
Bleached Polyester Oxford Suiting Fabric
A bleached Oxford cloth woven from 90% polyester staple fibers, featuring the distinctive basketweave pattern and weighing approximately 220 g/m². Classified under HTS 5512.91.00.70 for unbleached/bleached Oxford cloth with 85%+ synthetic staple fibers. Ideal for men's suiting and formal wear applications.
Unbleached Nylon Staple Oxford Cloth
Unbleached Oxford weave fabric from 88% nylon staple fibers, not of square construction and meeting statistical criteria for Oxford (weight >170 g/m², yarn number >26). HTS 5512.91.00.70 applies due to high synthetic staple fiber content and specific cloth type. Used in workwear and casual shirting.
Acrylic Staple Oxford Weave Fabric
Unbleached Oxford cloth from 86% acrylic staple fibers, plain basketweave over 170 g/m² not meeting sheeting/poplin criteria. HTS 5512.91.00.70 for high synthetic staple content Oxford. Suited for upholstery and lightweight outerwear.
Polyester Oxford Poplin Alternative Cloth
Bleached 92% polyester staple fiber Oxford cloth designed for shirting, with basketweave exceeding poplin/broadcloth specs (weight 230 g/m², yarn >26). Fits HTS 5512.91.00.70 as unbleached/bleached Oxford per Chapter 55 notes. Popular for dress shirts and blouses.