Heavy Cotton Osnaburg Sheeting Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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