5513.19.00.60 - Oxford cloth (227)

This HTS category, 5513.19.00.60, specifically classifies Oxford cloth woven from synthetic staple fibers. These fabrics contain less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibers, with cotton being the primary accompanying fiber. Crucially, the fabric's weight does not exceed 170 g/m². Oxford cloth, characterized by its basketweave structure where two or more warp threads are twisted around a single weft thread, falls under this "other woven fabrics" designation when it meets the specified fiber content and weight criteria.

Distinguishing Oxford cloth from its siblings requires attention to weave structure and fabric type. While categories like poplin, sheeting, printcloth, and cheesecloth describe different weave patterns or specific fabric constructions, Oxford cloth is defined by its characteristic basketweave. Satin weave and twill weave fabrics, also listed as siblings, are differentiated by their distinct interlacing patterns that create a smooth or diagonal effect, respectively, unlike the textured appearance of Oxford cloth.

As a leaf node in the HTS, 5513.19.00.60 represents the most granular classification for this specific type of Oxford cloth. Therefore, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level hinges on confirming the basketweave structure, the fiber composition (less than 85% synthetic staple fiber, predominantly with cotton), and the weight not exceeding 170 g/m². This ensures accurate identification of Oxford cloth within the broader scope of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers.