Unbleached Nylon Staple Oxford Cloth from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Submit yarn analysis reports proving staple fiber (not filament) construction to avoid Chapter 54 misclassification
• Document plain weave with basket pattern photos for customs verification of Oxford type
• Ensure no napping that might qualify as broadcloth if under statistical note exclusions