5516.41.00.70 - Oxford cloth (227)

This HTS subcategory, 5516.41.00.70, specifically classifies Oxford cloth woven from artificial staple fibers. To fall within this classification, the fabric must contain less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, with the remainder primarily being cotton. Furthermore, the fabric must be in an unbleached or bleached state. Oxford cloth is characterized by its distinctive basket weave, often appearing as small, rectangular "boxes" on the fabric surface, which arises from the interlacing of warp and weft yarns in a pattern where two or more warp yarns are crossed by one or two weft yarns.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, Oxford cloth is differentiated by its unique weave structure. While other categories at this level, such as poplin or broadcloth (5516.41.00.10) and printcloth (5516.41.00.30), represent different weave types and fabric constructions, Oxford cloth's basket weave is its defining characteristic. Similarly, categories like cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, or batistes (5516.41.00.40) and duck (5516.41.00.50) are recognized by their distinct weaving patterns, yarn counts, or fabric weights, setting them apart from the specific basket weave of Oxford cloth.

As this classification is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, precise identification relies on confirming the fabric's composition (less than 85% artificial staple fibers, predominantly mixed with cotton), its finishing state (unbleached or bleached), and its characteristic basket weave construction, commonly recognized as Oxford cloth. This ensures accurate classification and avoids confusion with other woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers.