Polyester-Viscose Oxford Shirt Fabric
This oxford cloth is a plain weave fabric made mainly from polyester staple fibers mixed with viscose rayon staple fibers, weighing over 170 g/m² with the specified construction for oxford weave. It is classified under HTS 5515.11.00.45 due to its polyester-viscose composition and oxford characteristics as defined in statistical note (a) for Chapter 55. Commonly used for dress shirts and blouses.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed mainly with cotton instead of viscose rayon
Changes to cotton mixtures under 5515.12, as Chapter 55 headings specify the secondary fiber type.
If made from synthetic filament yarns rather than staple fibers
Filament yarn fabrics fall in Chapter 54, not Chapter 55 which is exclusive to staple fibers.
If primarily cotton staple fibers with polyester-viscose minor blend
Cotton is principal fiber (>50%), shifting to Chapter 52 for woven cotton fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify exact yarn counts and weight exceed 170 g/m² to confirm oxford exclusion from broadcloth per statistical note (a)
• Provide lab test reports on fiber composition (polyester >50%, viscose mix) for CBP verification
• Avoid misclassification as printcloth by ensuring not square construction with 43-68 yarn numbers
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