Osnaburg Cotton-Viscose Sack Fabric from Germany
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.
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
• Lab certify man-made fiber type (e.g
• polyester vs viscose) as it affects potential Chapter 54 shifts
• Use boiling process to remove sizing before weight/yarn count tests per US notes
• Ensure declaration matches 'osnaburg' specs to avoid reclassification