Bleached Osnaburg Cotton Upholstery Fabric from Germany
Bleached Osnaburg fabric with plain weave, >85% cotton, >200 g/m², used for heavy-duty upholstery and cushions. It qualifies under HTS 5209.21.00.25 as Osnaburg sheeting (313), a coarse bleached cotton fabric per Chapter 52 specifications for plain weave sheetings not napped.
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 note formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) to prove compliance with Osnaburg density
• Label rolls clearly with weight per square meter and bleaching certification to prevent misclassification as lighter fabrics