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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5513.21.00Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If containing 85%+ staple fibers mixed with cotton

Addition of cotton changes it to synthetic/cotton woven fabrics under 5513 rather than pure synthetic.

5512Same rate: 49.9%

If dyed or colored post-bleaching

Dyeing process removes it from unbleached/bleached subheading into dyed category.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 49.9%

If coated or laminated for industrial use like tents

Surface treatment with plastics converts it to textile fabrics impregnated/coated, Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include bleaching certification and weight specs (>170 g/m², average yarn >26) to meet Oxford exclusion from poplin/broadcloth

Label rolls clearly with HTS code and fiber content to prevent inspection delays

Watch for contamination with filament yarns, which could shift classification to Chapter 54