5513.49.20.40 - Oxford cloth (227)

This HTS classification, 5513.49.20.40, specifically covers Oxford cloth that meets the broader criteria of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, and not exceeding 170 g/m². Oxford cloth is characterized by its basket weave construction, which gives it a distinctive textured appearance and durability. This category applies to Oxford cloth that is printed, distinguishing it from unfinished or dyed fabrics within the same broader grouping.

Within the "Other woven fabrics" subcategory for printed fabrics, this HTS code differentiates itself from the sibling categories based on weave type. While 5513.49.20.20 is reserved for satin weave or twill weave constructions, this classification, 5513.49.20.40, is for printed fabrics that are *not* of a satin or twill weave. The remaining sibling, 5513.49.20.90, is a residual category for any other printed woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers not otherwise specified.

As this classification represents a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, the focus for classification under 5513.49.20.40 rests on ensuring the fabric is indeed Oxford cloth, that it is printed, and that it falls within the defined weight and fiber composition limits outlined in the parent categories. Practical classification relies on identifying the basket weave characteristic of Oxford cloth, confirming the presence of printing, and verifying the material composition and weight.