5512.21.00.70 - Oxford cloth (227)

This HTS category, 5512.21.00.70, specifically covers Oxford cloth manufactured from synthetic staple fibers. The defining characteristic of goods within this classification is their composition: they must contain 85 percent or more by weight of synthetic staple fibers, and within this subset, they must contain 85 percent or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers. Furthermore, these fabrics are either unbleached or have undergone a bleaching process. Oxford cloth is typically characterized by its distinctive basket weave, often created using a combination of warp and weft yarns of different thicknesses or colors, resulting in a slightly rippled or textured surface.

This specific classification distinguishes Oxford cloth from other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers found at the same level. For instance, sibling categories like poplin or broadcloth (5512.21.00.10) or sheeting (5512.21.00.20) generally feature plainer weaves with a smoother surface. Duck (5512.21.00.50) often refers to heavier weight, plain-weave fabrics. The "Oxford cloth" designation in this subcategory is crucial for differentiation, indicating a specific weave construction and common fabric structure that sets it apart from other plain or twill weaves.

As this node is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level relies on meeting all the criteria of the preceding headings, specifically the fiber content (85% or more synthetic staple fibers, with 85% or more of those being acrylic or modacrylic), the processing state (unbleached or bleached), and the specific weave construction identified as Oxford cloth. The descriptive annotation "(227)" likely refers to internal statistical or descriptive codes used within the tariff database for further clarification or tracking.