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Light Bleached Oxford Staple Cloth from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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

Light Bleached Oxford Staple Cloth from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5516.91.00.70