Heavyweight Dyed Oxford Poplin Fabric from Japan
This heavyweight dyed Oxford cloth from artificial staple fibers adheres to statistical note (227), avoiding poplin/broadcloth exclusions due to its specific basketweave. HTS 5516.92.00.70 covers this dyed woven product. Ideal for tents and bags requiring strength.
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
• Measure and document yarn ends/picks per cm to distinguish from excluded poplin types over 170g/m²
• Use HTS statistical suffix .70 explicitly for Oxford (227) in Automated Commercial Environment filings
• Inspect for uniform dyeing to avoid color variegation misreads as yarn-dyed