5210.39.60.20 - Oxford cloth (227)

This HTS classification, 5210.39.60.20, specifically identifies Oxford cloth when it meets the preceding criteria for woven cotton fabrics. These fabrics must contain less than 85 percent by weight of cotton, be mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, and weigh no more than 200 g/m². Furthermore, the fabric must be dyed and fall under the category of "other fabrics" within its group, specifically those categorized under numbers 43 to 68 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The designation "Oxford cloth (227)" indicates a particular weave construction commonly recognized for its basketweave appearance, often used in apparel like shirts and in home furnishings.

The key distinction for this subcategory lies in the specific identification of "Oxford cloth" as opposed to its sibling, "Other" (5210.39.60.90). While both fall under the broader heading of dyed, other fabrics of cotton mixes, this category is for when the fabric is demonstrably recognized and classified as Oxford cloth based on its characteristic weave pattern and weight characteristics. The sibling category 5210.39.60.90 would encompass all other dyed, mixed-fiber cotton fabrics meeting the preceding criteria that do not conform to the Oxford cloth weave.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories under 5210.39.60.20. Therefore, the classification terminates with the specific identification of Oxford cloth. Importers and exporters should ensure that their goods not only meet the weight, fiber content, and dyeing requirements but also possess the distinct basketweave construction characteristic of Oxford cloth to correctly apply this classification.