Polyester-Viscose Oxford Shirt Fabric from Germany
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.
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 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