Dyed Cotton-Oxford Polyester Blend Shirt Fabric from Japan
This woven fabric is a dyed oxford cloth made from less than 85% polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, featuring the characteristic basketweave pattern of oxford. It weighs over 170 g/m² and meets the statistical note criteria for oxford cloth under HTS 5516.42.00.70. Primarily used for manufacturing durable dress shirts and casual blouses.
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 via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, as misclassification to 5515 can occur
• Provide dyeing process documentation and weight certificates (>170 g/m²) to customs for oxford cloth verification
• Avoid common pitfalls like incorrect weave declaration; oxford requires basketweave proof per statistical notes