Heavy Cotton Osnaburg Sheeting Fabric

This is a plain weave cotton fabric containing over 85% cotton by weight, weighing more than 200 g/m², bleached, and specifically classified as Osnaburg with a thread count around 313. Osnaburg is a sturdy, coarse sheeting fabric historically used for sacks and upholstery, fitting HTS 5209.21.00.25 due to its precise weave, weight, and bleaching process as defined in Chapter 52 notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.7%+35.0%42.7%
🇲🇽Mexico7.7%+10.0%17.7%
🇨🇦Canada7.7%+10.0%17.7%
🇩🇪Germany7.7%+10.0%17.7%
🇯🇵Japan7.7%+10.0%17.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5209.21.00Same rate: 42.7%

If classified as duck or canvas sheeting

Heavier or tighter plain weave bleached cotton sheetings fall under 5209.21.00.10 instead of Osnaburg-specific 5209.21.00.25.

5208.21Lower: 21.5% vs 42.7%

If unbleached

Unbleached Osnaburg sheeting shifts to heading 5208 for plain weave cotton fabrics >200 g/m² without bleaching.

5210.21Lower: 22.5% vs 42.7%

If yarn-dyed or printed

Bleached Osnaburg with added dyeing or printing moves to 5210.21 for colored woven cotton fabrics >200 g/m².

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² post-sizing removal using Chapter 52 US Note formulas like BT/Z to confirm classification

Obtain mill test certificate confirming >85% cotton content and bleached finish to avoid reclassification during CBP exam

Related Products under HTS 5209.21.00.25

Bleached Osnaburg Cotton Upholstery Fabric

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.

Industrial Osnaburg Cotton Backing Fabric

Heavy bleached Osnaburg sheeting used as backing for rugs and mats, plain weave, >85% cotton by weight, >200 g/m². Classified in HTS 5209.21.00.25 for its Osnaburg (313) characteristics as a non-napped, bleached cotton sheeting per HTS hierarchy and Chapter 52 weave notes.

Coarse Bleached Osnaburg Sack Fabric

Bleached plain weave Osnaburg cotton fabric (>85% cotton, >200 g/m²) ideal for manufacturing heavy sacks and bags. It meets HTS 5209.21.00.25 as Osnaburg sheeting (313), a specific bleached, non-napped category under Chapter 52 for cotton woven fabrics.

Osnaburg Bleached Cotton Curtain Lining

Sturdy bleached Osnaburg sheeting (plain weave, >85% cotton, >200 g/m², 313 density) used as lining for curtains and drapes. Precisely fits HTS 5209.21.00.25 for bleached Osnaburg sheeting, not napped, as defined in HTS cotton fabric hierarchy.

Heavyweight Osnaburg Fabric for Tents

Bleached, plain weave Osnaburg cotton sheeting (>200 g/m², >85% cotton) designed for tent and awning material. Classifies under HTS 5209.21.00.25 as Osnaburg (313) due to its coarse, non-napped structure matching Chapter 52 definitions for heavy cotton sheetings.

Certified Osnaburg Hand-Loom Sheeting

Bleached hand-loomed Osnaburg fabric (plain weave, >85% cotton, >200 g/m²) with government certification. Still fits HTS 5209.21.00.25 as bleached Osnaburg sheeting (313), though US Note references hand-loomed for 5208; hierarchy prioritizes bleached state.