Unbleached Oxford Cotton-Polyester Blend Fabric from China

This unbleached woven fabric is made from a blend of less than 85% synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing under 170 g/m², classified as oxford cloth due to its basketweave construction with thicker filling yarns. It matches HTS 5513.19.00.60 as an unbleached oxford fabric in the synthetic-cotton mixed category. Commonly used for shirts and linings.

Duty Rate — China → United States

49.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, as misdeclaration shifts to other subheadings

Provide weave analysis and weight certificates (under 170 g/m²) to customs for oxford classification; common pitfall is confusing with poplin

Ensure statistical note compliance for oxford (not square construction like broadcloth) to avoid reclassification