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

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5209.12.00Same rate: 41.5%

If bleached

Bleaching moves Osnaburg sheeting to subheading 5209.12 for bleached plain weave cotton fabrics over 200 g/m².

5210.11Lower: 23.5% vs 41.5%

If yarn-dyed

Yarn-dyed Osnaburg shifts to Chapter 52 heading 5210 for colored woven cotton fabrics ≥85% cotton.

5208.11Lower: 20.5% vs 41.5%

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