Polyester-Cotton Oxford Shirt Fabric from Japan
This dyed woven fabric is made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing under 170 g/m², specifically classified as oxford cloth due to its basketweave structure with distinct basket pattern. It meets HTS 5513.23.0141 criteria for polyester-cotton blends under 85% synthetic and the statistical note's oxford definition. Commonly used for dress shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester; ensure weight documentation under 170 g/m²
• Provide weave structure proof for oxford classification to avoid reclassification
• Label as dyed plain weave per statistical notes