Polyester Oxford Shirt Fabric
A plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric classified as oxford cloth, typically used for dress shirts and blouses. It features a basketweave pattern with a heavier weft yarn, weighing over 170 g/m², distinguishing it from lighter poplins or broadcloths under statistical note (a). Falls under HTS 5515.19.0045 as oxford cloth of polyester staple fibers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily acrylic staple fibers
Changes to acrylic heading due to different synthetic staple fiber type dominating composition.
If made from synthetic filament yarns instead of staple
Filament yarn fabrics fall under Chapter 54, not Chapter 55 staple fiber heading.
If general other polyester staple fabric, not meeting oxford specs
If weave or weight doesn't qualify as oxford (e.g., square construction like sheeting), moves to unenumerated 'other' subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fabric weight and weave meet oxford cloth specs (not poplin/broadcloth per note (a)) via lab testing for accurate classification
• Include mill test certificates showing polyester staple fiber content >85% to avoid reclassification
Related Products under HTS 5515.19.00.45
Polyester Oxford Dress Fabric
Woven oxford cloth from polyester staple fibers, ideal for formal dress shirts with its textured basketweave surface. Exceeds poplin/broadcloth exclusions in statistical note (a) due to construction and yarn number. Specifically under HTS 5515.19.0045 for oxford cloth variants.
Heavyweight Polyester Oxford Upholstery Fabric
Durable oxford cloth made from polyester staple fibers, used for upholstery in furniture and automotive seats. Its robust basketweave and weight over 170 g/m² exclude it from lighter fabric notes like cheesecloth or printcloth. HTS 5515.19.0045 designates it as oxford cloth.
Polyester Oxford Button-Down Fabric
Classic oxford weave polyester staple fabric for button-down shirts, featuring prominent weave texture. Meets HTS 5515.19.0045 criteria as it avoids poplin/broadcloth definitions via non-square construction and yarn specs.
Marine-Grade Polyester Oxford Canvas
UV-resistant oxford cloth from polyester staple fibers for boat covers and marine applications. Basketweave construction and weight exclude it from note (a) poplin; specifically oxford under HTS 5515.19.0045.
Polyester Oxford Workwear Fabric
Abrasion-resistant oxford polyester staple fabric for work shirts and uniforms. Its non-square plain weave with textured weft fits HTS 5515.19.0045 oxford designation, per chapter notes.
Fine Polyester Oxford Blouse Fabric
Lightweight yet durable oxford cloth of polyester staple fibers for women's blouses. Construction avoids printcloth note (c) exclusions, classified under HTS 5515.19.0045.