Dress Shirt Oxford Cloth (Polyester Staple) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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