Printed Poly-Cotton Oxford Dress Fabric from Germany
A lightweight printed oxford weave fabric blending polyester staple fibers (under 85%) with cotton, commonly used for women's dresses and blouses. Classified under HTS 5516.44.0070 for its printed oxford cloth characteristics in artificial staple fiber weaves mixed with cotton. Meets chapter 55 statistical notes for oxford construction.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label fiber composition accurately on invoices; printed patterns must not obscure weave identification
• Pitfall: confusing with poplin/broadcloth—oxford has distinct basket weave
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'oxford cloth (227)' for CBP review