Heavy Osnaburg Cotton Canvas Sheeting from Japan
Unbleached plain weave Osnaburg sheeting (313) per HTS 5209.11.00.25, >85% cotton, exceeding 200 g/m² weight threshold. Commonly imported for agricultural sacks, covering materials, and industrial wiping cloths. Coarse texture and unprocessed state define its classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Remove excessive sizing by boiling before weight measurement to accurately calculate g/m² per Chapter 52 note (b)
• Include commercial invoices specifying 'Osnaburg sheeting - not napped' to match statistical suffix .25
• Monitor seasonal quota periods (Aug 1-Jul 31 or Sep 20-Sep 19) applicable to cotton fabrics via Chapter 52 U.S. notes