Bleached Polyester Oxford Suiting Fabric from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• 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