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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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

Polyester Oxford Shirt Fabric from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5515.19.00.45