Osnaburg Cotton-Polyester Sheeting Fabric from Japan
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 — 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
• 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