5515.99.90.45 - Oxford cloth (227)

This category, HTS Code 5515.99.90.45, specifically classifies "Oxford cloth" when it is woven from synthetic staple fibers. Oxford cloth is a type of basket weave fabric characterized by its distinctive textured appearance, often created by weaving two warp yarns and one weft yarn together. This construction results in a slightly more robust and often somewhat lustrous fabric compared to plain weaves, commonly used in apparel such as shirts, as well as in home furnishings and accessories.

This classification is distinguished from its siblings by its specific weave structure and resulting fabric type. For instance, while siblings like poplin or broadcloth (5515.99.90.15) and sheeting (5515.99.90.20) are also woven synthetic staple fiber fabrics, they typically employ a plain weave. Similarly, duck (5515.99.90.35) is characterized by a tighter, more durable plain weave. Oxford cloth's defining basket weave sets it apart, providing a unique textural and visual quality.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within this specific classification. Therefore, the classification of Oxford cloth under this code hinges on its composition of synthetic staple fibers and its distinct basket weave construction. Any variations in weave type, fiber composition, or specific fabric type would lead to classification under a different HTS code.