Osnaburg Dyed Sheeting for Sandbags from Japan
Dyed Osnaburg sheeting for sandbags is plain weave cotton >85%, >200 g/m², not napped, under HTS 5209.31.60.25. Its heavy, coarse nature suits erosion control and flood barriers. Adheres to precise Osnaburg weave standards.
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
• Provide weight certificates after boiling to remove sizing, matching U.S. note requirements
• Declare as 'Osnaburg sheeting' explicitly to avoid broader 'cotton fabric' scrutiny
• Monitor seasonal quotas (Aug-Sep periods) for cotton products from non-WTO countries