Polyester-Viscose Oxford Shirt Fabric from Japan
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 — 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
• 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