Polyester Oxford Cloth Fabric from Germany
A plain weave woven fabric made from polyester staple fibers, classified as oxford cloth due to its basketweave structure with heavier filling yarns, weighing over 170 g/m². It falls under HTS 5515.99.90.45 as other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, specifically oxford cloth. Commonly used for upholstery and apparel linings.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content is predominantly synthetic staple fibers via lab testing to avoid reclassification; ensure accurate weight and weave documentation; declare as oxford cloth with statistical note 227 specs