100% Polyester Oxford Cloth Fabric from Canada
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, containing 85% or more synthetic staple fibers. It qualifies under HTS 5512.99.0045 as oxford cloth, distinct from poplin or broadcloth due to its specific construction not meeting the exclusions in statistical note (a). Commonly used for shirts and upholstery.
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Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight exceeds 170 g/m² and confirm basketweave oxford structure via lab testing to match statistical note definitions
• Provide mill test certificates documenting 85%+ synthetic staple fiber content to avoid reclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as poplin; ensure documentation specifies 'oxford' construction