Fashion Printed Oxford Blend Fabric from Japan
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 — 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
• 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