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%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
• 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