Heavy Unbleached Oxford Staple Fiber Fabric from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• 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