Polyester Oxford Cloth Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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