Polyester-Viscose Blend Oxford Cloth from Japan
Dyed Oxford weave fabric blending polyester and viscose staple fibers, classified under HTS 5516.92.00.70 for other dyed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers matching Oxford (227). The basketweave and dyeing qualify it precisely within Chapter 55. Used in workwear for its wrinkle resistance.
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
• Provide detailed fiber content breakdown (e.g
• 65/35 polyester/viscose) via lab reports for accurate heading placement
• Declare weave type and statistical note reference in entry docs to preempt classification queries
• Watch for quotas on blended artificial fiber fabrics from Asia