Polyester Oxford Shirt Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 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