5212.11.60.80 - Oxford cloth (227)

This HTS classification, 5212.11.60.80, specifically covers Oxford cloth manufactured from cotton. Oxford cloth is characterized by its basket weave construction, where two or more warp threads are twisted together and interlaced with a single weft thread. This distinctive weave typically results in a fabric with a slightly irregular texture and a characteristic square-like pattern, often appearing slightly bulky yet breathable.

Within the broader category of "Other woven fabrics of cotton weighing not more than 200 g/m², unbleached," this code differentiates Oxford cloth from other common weaves like poplin, broadcloth, sheeting, printcloth, and finer weaves such as cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, and batistes. While these siblings may share the same material and weight specifications, their weave structure and resulting fabric appearance are distinct. This classification is precisely for the characteristic basket weave of Oxford cloth, distinguishing it from the plain weaves of poplin and sheeting, or the twill and satin weaves found in other related categories.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification under 5212.11.60.80 relies on the accurate identification of the fabric as cotton Oxford cloth, meeting the specified weight and unbleached criteria. Importers and exporters should confirm the presence of the basket weave structure and the cotton content when classifying goods under this code.