Bleached Oxford Poly-Cotton Dress Fabric

Bleached oxford weave fabric at 160 g/m², composed of 60% polyester staple fibers and 40% cotton, meeting HTS 5513.13.0040 criteria for weight, mix, and unbleached/bleached status with distinct oxford texture. Not qualifying as poplin per statistical notes due to construction. Commonly used for women's blouses and men's shirts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5513.23.01Same rate: 49.9%

If weight exceeds 170 g/m²

Weight threshold separates lightweight (5513) from medium weight (5513.2x) oxford clones.

6205.20.20Lower: 37.2% vs 49.9%

If imported as finished men's shirts rather than greige fabric

Made-up garments in Chapter 62, not chapter 55 fabrics.

5516.42.00Lower: 47% vs 49.9%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted synthetic staple fabrics fall under 5516, not woven 5513.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Include bleaching process certification to stay in 5513; over-processing could enter 5514

Test for g/m² precisely as exceeding 170 shifts to heavier fabric headings

Label rolls clearly with HTS and composition to facilitate customs clearance

Related Products under HTS 5513.13.00.40

Unbleached Poly-Cotton Oxford Poplin

A lightweight 140 g/m² oxford cloth blending 70% polyester staple fiber with 30% cotton, unbleached with the characteristic textured basket weave. Classified under HTS 5513.13.0040 for its oxford structure, synthetic staple base <85%, and weight specs per chapter notes excluding it from poplin/broadcloth. Ideal for casual shirting and linings.

Poly-Cotton Oxford Fabric for Button-Downs

Bleached oxford cloth weighing 155 g/m², 68% polyester staple fibers chiefly mixed with cotton, under HTS 5513.13.0040 as unbleached/bleached oxford not meeting poplin exclusions (non-square, >170g not applicable). Standard for button-down shirt bodies.

Bleached 65/35 Poly-Cotton Oxford

Standard 65/35 poly-cotton oxford at 145 g/m², bleached, with basket weave classifying precisely to HTS 5513.13.0040 for polyester staple dominant mix <85%, lightweight, not cheesecloth due to pick count. Widely used in workwear shirting.

Unbleached Oxford Blend for Casual Shirts

Unbleached 152 g/m² oxford fabric of 72% polyester staple fibers mixed solely with cotton, fitting HTS 5513.13.0040 as lightweight synthetic-cotton woven oxford, distinct from sheeting by construction per notes. For casual button-up shirts.

Basket Weave Poly-Cotton Oxford

Classic basket weave oxford at 165 g/m², 62% polyester staple mixed mainly with cotton, bleached, precisely HTS 5513.13.0040 as lightweight mixed synthetic oxford not napped or low-end yarn. For formal shirting.

Shirting Oxford Poly-Cotton Blend

Unbleached shirting-grade oxford 142 g/m² fabric, 67% polyester staple fibers with cotton, HTS 5513.13.0040 for oxford cloth (227) specs: <170 g/m², mixed <85% synthetic, not broadcloth by gsm/picks. Professional shirting standard.