Osnaburg Cotton Sheeting Fabric
Heavyweight unbleached cotton fabric classified as Osnaburg under HTS 5209.11.00.25, containing over 85% cotton and weighing more than 200 g/m² with a plain weave. Used primarily for durable applications like upholstery backing and industrial sacks due to its coarse texture and strength. Meets the specific statistical reporting category 313 for Osnaburg sheeting that's not napped.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If bleached
Bleaching moves Osnaburg sheeting to subheading 5209.12 for bleached plain weave cotton fabrics over 200 g/m².
If yarn-dyed
Yarn-dyed Osnaburg shifts to Chapter 52 heading 5210 for colored woven cotton fabrics ≥85% cotton.
If certified hand-loomed
Hand-loomed Osnaburg qualifies for heading 5208 with government certification from country of origin.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² and cotton content ≥85% via lab testing to confirm classification in 5209.11.00.25
• Provide mill test certificates documenting unbleached state and plain weave structure to avoid reclassification
• Be aware of cotton import quotas; Osnaburg may trigger U.S. quantitative restrictions under Chapter 52 notes
Related Products under HTS 5209.11.00.25
Unbleached Osnaburg Duck Fabric
Coarse unbleached Osnaburg fabric (category 313) used for heavy-duty sheeting, meeting HTS 5209.11.00.25 criteria of plain weave, >85% cotton, >200 g/m², not napped. Ideal for tent material, tarpaulins, and mattress ticking due to its rugged durability. Statistical notation distinguishes this specific Osnaburg sheeting type.
Heavy Osnaburg Cotton Canvas Sheeting
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.
Industrial Osnaburg Backing Fabric
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.
Coarse Osnaburg Utility Sheeting
Plain weave unbleached Osnaburg fabric (HTS 5209.11.00.25 statistical 313), >85% cotton, >200 g/m², not napped. Imported for drop cloths, strainers, and heavy packaging due to its toughness and absorbency. Conforms to Chapter 52 definitions excluding selvage weave requirements.