Polyester Oxford Shirt Fabric from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
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 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