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Unbleached Oxford Cotton-Polyester Blend Fabric from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

14.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty

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