Polyester-Cotton Oxford Shirt Fabric from Germany
This printed oxford cloth is a lightweight woven fabric (under 170 g/m²) made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, less than 85% polyester. It features the characteristic basketweave structure of oxford cloth and is used primarily for dress shirts. Classified under HTS 5513.49.20.40 due to its printed finish, polyester-cotton blend, and specific oxford weave.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% polyester and mainly cotton mix, as required for heading 5513
• Provide weave structure documentation proving oxford basketweave to avoid reclassification as plain weave
• Ensure weight certification below 170 g/m²; common pitfall is mislabeling heavier fabrics