Gray Osnaburg Blend Fabric for Upholstery Backing
Gray Osnaburg blend fabric is a heavy plain-weave sheeting, dyed grey, weighing over 200 g/m² and composed of less than 85% cotton mixed mainly with man-made fibres. It is used as backing for upholstery, and its dyed plain-weave structure places 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
Cotton-dominant fabrics are classified under heading 52.09.
If the fabric is mixed mainly with synthetic staple fibres
Synthetic staple fibre blends are covered in Chapter 55.
If the fabric is coated or laminated with plastics
Section XI Note 1(h) excludes coated fabrics from Chapter 52.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the fabric's grey colour results from dyeing, not from unbleached natural fibres, as unbleached fabrics are classified elsewhere
• Keep records of the fibre blend percentages and the weave type for CBSA inspection
• Note that if the fabric is cut to shape for a specific upholstery use, it may be considered 'made up' and fall under Chapter 63
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