Printed Cotton-Polyester Oxford Shirt Fabric
This woven fabric is a printed oxford cloth made from a blend of less than 85% polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, ideal for men's dress shirts. It falls under HTS 5516.44.0070 due to its printed finish and specific oxford weave construction as defined in chapter 55 notes for woven artificial staple fiber fabrics. The statistical suffix (227) precisely identifies oxford cloth in this category.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | 8.5% | +35.0% | 43.5% |
| π²π½Mexico | 8.5% | +10.0% | 18.5% |
| π¨π¦Canada | 8.5% | +10.0% | 18.5% |
| π©πͺGermany | 8.5% | +10.0% | 18.5% |
| π―π΅Japan | 8.5% | +10.0% | 18.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unbleached or bleached, not printed
Printing shifts classification from Chapter 52 (cotton fabrics mixed with man-made fibers) to Chapter 55 (artificial staple fibers mixed with cotton); unprinted versions stay in 5211.
If containing 85% or more artificial staple fibers
Exceeds the <85% threshold for 5516, moving to 5515 for fabrics with higher artificial staple fiber content mixed solely or chiefly with cotton.
If made up into men's woven shirts
Fully manufactured shirts from this fabric classify as apparel in Chapter 62, not as unfinished fabric in Chapter 55.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm less than 85% artificial staple fibers; ensure printing is considered a finishing process not altering classification
β’ Common pitfall: misclassifying as 100% cotton under Chapter 52
β’ Provide weave specs matching oxford definition to avoid reclassification
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