Polyester Oxford Poplin Alternative Cloth from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• ,Use commercial invoices specifying 'Oxford cloth (227)' to match statistical suffix
• Batch test for fiber purity to dodge reclassification pitfalls