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.

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.

5516Same rate: 47%

If not specifically oxford weave

Other plain weave bleached fabrics fall into the residual 'other' subheading.

5609.00.40.00Lower: 38.9% vs 47%

If sold as impregnated or coated

Impregnated staple fiber fabrics classify under Chapter 56.

5112.19Lower: 35% vs 47%

If made from wool-blended staple

Any wool content over trace amounts shifts to Chapter 51.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure and document exact g/m² weight to exceed 170 threshold

Include weave diagrams in entry docs

Common issue: Imported in rolls mistaken for bulk packaging vs retail

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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.

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.

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

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Bleached Oxford Cloth for Upholstery

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Unbleached Basketweave Oxford Fabric

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