Black Dyed Poly-Cotton Oxford Button-Down Fabric from Japan
This black-dyed oxford fabric blends polyester staple fibers (<85%) mainly with cotton, designed for button-down shirts with its signature textured weave. It fits HTS 5516.42.00.70 as dyed oxford cloth per statistical definitions, weighing appropriately for apparel use.
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
• Submit commercial invoices with exact fiber ratios and GSM to prove mixed composition and oxford classification
• Pre-clear with binding ruling if blend nears 85% artificial fiber threshold