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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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