Dyed Osnaburg Backing Fabric for Linoleum from Japan
This heavy dyed Osnaburg sheeting, plain weave with >85% cotton and >200 g/m², is used as backing for linoleum flooring and classified under HTS 5209.31.60.25 (not napped). It provides strength and stability due to its coarse Osnaburg structure. Meets exact chapter 52 criteria for dyed plain weave sheeting.
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
• Include technical specs confirming no excessive sizing and accurate g/m² weight post-processing as per U.S. notes
• Document end-use if challenged, but classify based on fabric state, not intended application
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain cotton fabrics; verify with CBP rulings specific to Osnaburg