5516.92.00.70 - Oxford cloth (227)

This HTS category, 5516.92.00.70, specifically classifies Oxford cloth woven from artificial staple fibers that has been dyed. Oxford cloth is characterized by its distinctive basket weave, typically formed by interlacing two or more warp yarns with two or more weft yarns. This construction results in a slightly textured, yet durable fabric often used in apparel such as shirts and trousers, as well as in luggage and home furnishings. The key identifier here is the "Oxford cloth" designation, alongside the fact that the fabric is dyed.

It is important to distinguish this classification from its siblings. For instance, while other siblings like poplin, broadcloth, and sheeting (5516.92.00.10 and 5516.92.00.20 respectively) also fall under "Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers, other, dyed," they are defined by different weave structures and fabric constructions. Similarly, categories for cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, batistes, and duck (5516.92.00.40 and 5516.92.00.50) are distinguished by their specific weave types, openness, or weight per unit area, making Oxford cloth a distinct classification based on its unique weave pattern.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, 5516.92.00.70 represents a specific end-point for classification. Further subdivisions do not exist under this code. Therefore, accurate classification relies on the precise identification of the fabric as Oxford cloth and confirmation that it is composed of artificial staple fibers and has undergone a dyeing process. Any variations in weave, fiber composition, or finishing treatments would necessitate examination of other potential HTS classifications.