Dyed Osnaburg Utility Fabric for Bags
Dyed Osnaburg utility fabric is a plain-weave sheeting, dyed in solid colours, weighing over 200 g/m² and made of less than 85% cotton blended mainly with man-made fibres such as polyester. It is designed for heavy-duty bags and sacks, and its dyed plain-weave construction classifies it under tariff item 5211.31.00.
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 contains 85% or more cotton
Higher cotton content moves classification to cotton-dominant woven fabrics.
If the fabric is mixed mainly with synthetic staple fibres
Chapter 55 covers woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres mixed with cotton.
If the fabric is already made into sacks or bags
Made-up textile articles are classified in Chapter 63, not as fabric in Chapter 52.
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 dyed in the piece and not printed, as printed fabrics fall under different subheadings
• Provide the CBSA with the exact weight per square metre and the percentage of cotton and man-made fibres
• Ensure the fabric is not napped, as napped fabrics are excluded from this subheading
Related Products under Tariff item 5211.31.00
Black Dyed Cotton-Spandex Blend Poplin for Shirts
A black-dyed plain weave poplin fabric weighing 280 g/m², composed of 75% cotton, 22% polyester, and 3% spandex. It is used for formal shirts and qualifies under this tariff item as a dyed plain weave cotton fabric containing less than 85% cotton mixed mainly with man-made fibres, exceeding 200 g/m².
Black Dyed Heavy Cotton-Lycra Broadcloth
This is a black-dyed broadcloth fabric weighing 240 g/m², composed of 79% cotton and 21% lycra (elastane) in a plain weave. It is classified under this tariff item as a dyed woven fabric of cotton containing less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly with man-made fibres, and weighing more than 200 g/m². The fabric is suitable for fitted apparel applications.
Black Osnaburg Sheeting for Curtain Liners
Black Osnaburg sheeting is a heavy plain-weave cotton blend fabric, dyed black, weighing over 200 g/m² and containing less than 85% cotton mixed mainly with man-made fibres. It is commonly used as a liner for curtains and upholstery, and its construction and fibre content place it under tariff item 5211.31.00 for dyed plain-weave cotton blend fabrics.
Black Poly-Cotton Tent Lining Sheeting 220 g/m²
Black poly-cotton tent lining sheeting is a black-dyed plain-weave fabric weighing 220 g/m², composed of 75% cotton and 25% polyester. With less than 85% cotton and a dyed plain-weave construction, it is classified under tariff item 5211.31.00.
Blue Dyed Polycotton Poplin Tote Fabric
This blue-dyed poplin fabric weighs 225 g/m² and is composed of 80% cotton and 20% polyester in a plain weave. It falls under this tariff item as a dyed woven fabric of cotton with less than 85% cotton content, mixed mainly with man-made fibres, and exceeding 200 g/m². It is intended for use in tote bags.
Brown Dyed Mixed Cotton Fabric for Backpacks
A brown-dyed plain weave fabric weighing 245 g/m², made of 72% cotton and 28% nylon, used for backpack panels. It is classified here as a dyed plain weave cotton fabric with less than 85% cotton mixed mainly with man-made fibres, exceeding 200 g/m².