Unbleached Viscose Oxford Weave Cloth from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit yarn construction affidavits proving oxford basketweave (not plain weave sheeting)
• Confirm no napping that might mimic broadcloth exclusions
• Pitfall: Under-declaring weight leads to lighter fabric subheadings