Bleached Acrylic Oxford Fabric

A bleached oxford cloth woven from acrylic staple fibers, featuring the characteristic basketweave with prominent filling yarns, suitable for lightweight upholstery. Classified under HTS 5516.91.00.70 for its unbleached or bleached state and oxford construction meeting statistical note criteria for heavier weights. It differs from sheeting due to non-square construction.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+35.0%47%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5516.94.00Same rate: 47%

If printed after bleaching

Printed fabrics are separated into their own subheading regardless of prior bleaching.

5513.11.00Higher: 49.9% vs 47%

If mixed with over 15% polyester staple fibers

Predominantly polyester blends fall under different mix compositions in earlier headings.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 47%

If coated or laminated for textile use

Surface treatments like coating shift classification to Chapter 59 for impregnated fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure bleaching process documentation to confirm it qualifies as 'bleached' under this subheading

Label exact staple fiber type and yarn count for customs review

Common pitfall: incomplete weave specs leading to reclassification as cheesecloth

Related Products under HTS 5516.91.00.70

Unbleached Oxford Polyester Cloth

This is an unbleached woven fabric made from polyester staple fibers in an oxford weave construction, weighing over 170 g/m² with a basketweave pattern of heavier filling yarns. It falls under HTS 5516.91.00.70 as unbleached oxford cloth of artificial staple fibers, distinct from lighter poplin or broadcloth due to its specific weight and construction. Commonly used for upholstery and casual apparel.

Unbleached Viscose Oxford Weave Cloth

Unbleached oxford fabric from viscose rayon staple fibers, with a robust basketweave structure weighing more than 170 g/m², used in workwear linings. HTS 5516.91.00.70 applies to this unbleached or bleached oxford cloth of artificial staple fibers, excluding lighter printcloth types per statistical notes.

Bleached Polyester-Viscose Oxford Cloth

Bleached oxford cloth blending polyester and viscose staple fibers in basketweave, over 170 g/m², for apparel shirting. Fits HTS 5516.91.00.70 as other unbleached/bleached oxford of artificial staple fibers, not qualifying as square-construction sheeting.

Heavy Unbleached Oxford Staple Fiber Fabric

Heavyweight unbleached oxford fabric from artificial staple fibers like acetate, in true basketweave over 170 g/m², for industrial covers. HTS 5516.91.00.70 covers this as oxford cloth, differentiated from cheesecloth by higher thread density.

Bleached Oxford Cloth for Upholstery

Bleached oxford weave cloth from polyester staple fibers, designed for upholstery with durable >170 g/m² weight. Precisely matches HTS 5516.91.00.70 for unbleached/bleached oxford of artificial staple fibers, excluding napped broadcloths per notes.

Unbleached Basketweave Oxford Fabric

Unbleached basketweave oxford from modacrylic staple fibers, robust for protective clothing, meeting oxford specs in statistical note (227). HTS 5516.91.00.70 designates this as other unbleached/bleached oxford cloth.