Natural Unbleached Osnaburg Cotton Sheeting from China
Osnaburg is a coarse plain weave cotton fabric exceeding 85% cotton and 200 g/m², imported unbleached in its natural state. HTS 5209.11.00 applies due to matching criteria for unbleached, plain weave, heavy cotton fabrics. Used in backing for carpets, linoleum, and industrial applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document average yarn number per US notes using formulas like BT/Z to confirm classification parameters
• Include photos or weave samples if challenged, as coarse weaves can be mistaken for twill