Osnaburg Cotton-Polyester Sheeting Fabric from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% cotton and man-made fiber mix for accurate classification
• Provide weight documentation (g/m²) and weave structure proof to avoid misclassification as lighter fabrics
• Check for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports and ensure origin certificates for non-WTO countries