5512.99.00.45 - Oxford cloth (227)

This HTS category, 5512.99.00.45, specifically classifies Oxford cloth woven from synthetic staple fibers, where these fibers constitute 85 percent or more of the total weight. Oxford cloth is characterized by its basketweave construction, typically featuring a lustrous appearance and a pliable yet durable hand. This weave creates a distinct, often slightly textured surface.

Distinguishing Oxford cloth from its sibling categories requires attention to its unique weave. For instance, while poplin or broadcloth (5512.99.00.15) often features a plain weave and a smoother finish, and duck (5512.99.00.35) is generally a heavier, more tightly woven fabric, Oxford cloth's basketweave is its defining characteristic. Printcloth (5512.99.00.25) and sheeting (5512.99.00.20) also employ different weaving structures and are typically used for different end products, further differentiating them from Oxford cloth.

As this classification represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 5512.99.00.45 is determined by the presence of synthetic staple fibers making up at least 85% of the weight and the specific basketweave construction indicative of Oxford cloth. Practical classification relies on visual inspection of the weave pattern and examination of the fiber composition.