Polyester-Cotton Oxford Shirt Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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