Industrial Osnaburg Backing Fabric from Japan
Unbleached Osnaburg (313) cotton sheeting for HTS 5209.11.00.25, plain weave with >85% cotton content and weight >200 g/m². Serves as backing for carpets, linoleum, and upholstery providing structural support. Not napped and specifically reported under Osnaburg statistical category.
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
• Use formulas ST/10 or BT/Z from U.S. notes to certify average yarn number for customs verification
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling weight; test Z' (grams per m²) post-sizing removal
• For bulk rolls, ensure packaging doesn't imply retail sale which could trigger different valuation