Printed Cotton-Polyester Oxford Shirt Fabric from China
This lightweight woven fabric, weighing under 170 g/m², blends less than 85% synthetic staple fibers with mainly cotton, featuring a distinct basketweave Oxford structure and printed patterns. It falls under HTS 5513.49.90.60 as printed Oxford cloth mixed mainly with cotton. Commonly used for casual shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, as misdeclaration can lead to reclassification
• Provide weave structure documentation proving Oxford basketweave to avoid confusion with plain weaves like poplin or broadcloth
• Ensure weight certificates show <170 g/m²; common pitfall is exceeding limit due to finishing treatments