Industrial Osnaburg Backing Fabric
Unbleached plain weave osnaburg sheeting (75% cotton, 25% viscose rayon), over 200 g/m², used as backing for carpets and linoleum. HTS 5211.11.00.25 applies due to osnaburg designation, unbleached sheeting not napped, and man-made fiber mix. Provides strength without aesthetic finish.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If napped or pile finish
Napped osnaburg sheeting uses separate statistical breakout 5211.11.0030.
If mainly man-made fibers (>50%)
Predominant man-made content shifts to Chapter 54 woven fabrics.
If used in carpet manufacturing
End-use as carpet backing may classify under Chapter 57 if assembled.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include certification of weave type (plain only, excluding selvage per US note) and fiber blend percentages
• Test for excessive sizing and report desized weight to accurately compute tariff 'number' via provided formulas
• Ensure no hand-loom certification unless qualifying under 5208/5209 notes to avoid special provisions
Related Products under HTS 5211.11.00.25
Osnaburg Cotton-Polyester Sheeting Fabric
This heavy-duty osnaburg fabric is a plain weave sheeting weighing over 200 g/m², containing 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester man-made fibers, and left unbleached. It falls under HTS 5211.11.00.25 due to its specific osnaburg classification (313), unbleached state, and mixed fiber composition under 85% cotton. Commonly used for industrial coverings and sacks.
Heavy Osnaburg Utility Canvas Blend
Unbleached osnaburg sheeting fabric with 65% cotton and 35% polyester, plain weave exceeding 200 g/m², designed for durable utility applications like tarps. Classified under HTS 5211.11.00.25 for its osnaburg (313) type, unbleached condition, and mixed fibers less than 85% cotton. Ideal for reinforcement in bags and covers.
Unbleached Osnaburg Tarp Liner
Heavy plain weave osnaburg sheeting (68% cotton, 32% acrylic fibers), unbleached, >200 g/m², serving as liner for tarpaulin production. Classified in HTS 5211.11.00.25 for osnaburg type, unbleached non-napped sheeting with man-made mix.
Osnaburg Cotton-Viscose Sack Fabric
Unbleached osnaburg plain weave sheeting fabric (72% cotton, 28% viscose), over 200 g/m², for manufacturing heavy sacks. HTS 5211.11.00.25 due to osnaburg (313), unbleached, not napped, mixed <85% cotton.
Coarse Osnaburg Cover Cloth
Plain weave unbleached osnaburg sheeting (78% cotton, 22% nylon), >200 g/m² for machinery covers. Meets HTS 5211.11.00.25 as osnaburg sheeting, unbleached, mixed with man-made fibers.
Osnaburg Poly-Cotton Duck Fabric
Coarse unbleached osnaburg duck-style sheeting with 80% cotton and 20% polyester, plain weave >200 g/m² for protective coverings. Fits HTS 5211.11.00.25 as osnaburg (313) unbleached, non-napped sheeting mixed mainly with man-made fibers under 85% cotton.