Unbleached Osnaburg Duck Fabric from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document average yarn number using Chapter 52 formulas (N=BYT/1,000) to prove compliance with Osnaburg specifications
• Ensure no napping or felting treatment; inspect for uniform plain weave excluding selvage per U.S. notes
• Check origin against cotton quota allocations; non-WTO countries face restrictions on raw cotton products