Fashion Printed Oxford Blend Fabric from Germany
Printed fashion oxford cloth of polyester staple fibers mixed solely with cotton (<85% poly), weight not over 170 g/m², suited for casual blouses. Distinct oxford basketweave defines its category. HTS 5513.49.20.40 covers this printed polyester-cotton oxford.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Classify based on chief value component if blend ratios are borderline
• Provide GSM certificates; auditors often check weight for Chapter 55 eligibility
• Avoid generic 'poplin' labeling to prevent confusion with statistical note exclusions