Poly-Cotton Oxford Shirt Fabric
This unbleached oxford cloth is a plain weave fabric weighing 150 g/m², made from 65% polyester staple fibers mixed with 35% cotton, featuring a basket weave structure typical of oxford. It falls under HTS 5513.13.0040 as it meets the definition of oxford cloth in the synthetic staple fiber chapter, under 170 g/m², unbleached, and primarily polyester-cotton mix less than 85% synthetic. Used primarily for dress shirts and blouses.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cotton content exceeds 85% by weight
Higher cotton proportion moves it to Chapter 52 woven cotton fabrics mixed mainly with synthetics.
If made with acrylic or other synthetic staple fibers instead of polyester
Specific synthetic fiber type determines the subheading within 5513.13 vs 5513.19.
If yarn dyed or printed rather than unbleached/bleached
Processing stage (bleached vs yarn-dyed) separates 5513 unbleached/bleached from 5514 dyed fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify exact weight per square meter and fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% synthetic and ≤170 g/m² for this subheading
• Provide mill certificates documenting unbleached/bleached status and oxford weave to avoid misclassification as plain weave
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.
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.
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.