Light Bleached Oxford Staple Cloth

Bleached oxford cloth from acetate staple fibers, borderline 170+ g/m² in basketweave for shirting, per Chapter 55 notes. Classed in HTS 5516.91.00.70 excluding low-density cheesecloth types.

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.

5513.21.00Lower: 24.9% vs 47%

If over 15% non-artificial fibers

Mixed fiber compositions have specific blend headings.

5211Lower: 18.1% vs 47%

If predominantly cotton with artificial staple

Cotton base with artificial weft classifies under Chapter 52.

6302Lower: 18.4% vs 47%

If imported as pre-cut shirt panels

Cut-made-up articles are Chapter 63, not fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for exact 33+ ends/picks per cm to distinguish from excluded fabrics

Include bleaching certificates

Common error: classifying as printcloth if under 168 cm wide

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.

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

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.