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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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