Bleached Osnaburg Sheeting for Upholstery Backing
This heavy bleached Osnaburg sheeting is used as backing for upholstery and mattresses. It is a plain weave fabric with a cotton-polyester blend, containing less than 85% cotton and weighing over 200 g/m². The fabric is bleached, not napped, and provides stable, coarse support for various applications.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is coated or laminated with plastics
Coated textile fabrics are excluded from Chapter 52 and classified in Chapter 59.
If the fabric is printed
Printed woven fabrics of cotton blends over 200 g/m² are classified under this subheading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the fabric is not impregnated or coated, as this would change the classification
• Ensure the fabric is imported in rolls or pieces, not as finished upholstery components
• Keep detailed records of the fabric's construction to support the Osnaburg classification
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