5208.39.60.20 - Oxford cloth (227) 🖩

This HTS classification, 5208.39.60.20, specifically covers Oxford cloth that meets the criteria of being woven from cotton, containing 85 percent or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m², and being dyed. The "Oxford cloth" designation refers to a specific type of plain weave fabric characterized by its basketweave appearance, achieved by weaving two or more warp threads together with a single weft thread. This particular code is for dyed Oxford cloth falling within the broader category of "Other fabrics" under dyed woven cotton fabrics.

The distinction between this code and its sibling, 5208.39.60.90 ("Other"), lies in the specific identification of Oxford cloth. While both are dyed woven cotton fabrics of similar weight and composition, 5208.39.60.20 is precisely for Oxford cloth, recognizing its distinct weave structure and common usage. The sibling category would encompass other dyed woven cotton fabrics that are not identifiable as Oxford cloth, despite meeting the other enumerated physical and compositional requirements.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions under 5208.39.60.20. Therefore, the focus for classification under this code is to confirm that the imported or exported fabric is indeed Oxford cloth, dyed, and adheres to all the preceding criteria established by its parent categories. This includes verifying the cotton content, weight, and dyeing status.