Dress Shirt Oxford Cloth (Polyester Staple) from Germany
Fine oxford cloth from polyester staple fibers (88%), plain-over-plain basketweave for dress shirts, meeting HTS 5512.99.0045 criteria excluding poplin/broadcloth specs in note (a). Lightweight yet durable.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide swatches proving basketweave differs from square construction sheeting
• Declare average yarn number >26 to avoid broadcloth exclusion
• Use HTSUS advisory rulings for consistent classification on apparel-end fabrics