Bleached Osnaburg Cotton Upholstery Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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