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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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