5212.12.60.80 - Oxford cloth (227)

This HTS classification, 5212.12.60.80, specifically covers "Oxford cloth" within the broader category of other woven fabrics of cotton. These fabrics are characterized by their distinctive basket weave structure, typically formed by a warp and weft yarn of unequal numbers, with two or more warp threads interlaced with a single weft thread. Oxford cloth is generally recognized for its soft hand and durability, making it suitable for a range of apparel and home furnishing applications.

Distinguishing this classification from its siblings, other options like poplin, broadcloth, sheeting, printcloth, cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, and batistes, is crucial. While all are woven cotton fabrics weighing not more than 200 g/m² and are bleached, Oxford cloth is specifically defined by its unique basket weave construction, which differs from the plain weaves of poplin, broadcloth, and sheeting, or the looser weaves of cheesecloth and voile. Satin and twill weaves, also present at this level, have distinct diagonal rib patterns that differentiate them from the basket weave of Oxford cloth.

As a leaf node in the HTS, this classification represents the most granular level for Oxford cloth of this specific weight and treatment. Therefore, instead of introducing subcategories, the focus is on the definitive characteristics of Oxford cloth. Importers and exporters should confirm that the fabric in question possesses the characteristic basket weave, is of cotton, weighs no more than 200 g/m², and is bleached to fall under this specific tariff number.