Natural Unbleached Osnaburg Cotton Sheeting from Germany
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 — 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 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