Osnaburg Cotton-Viscose Sack Fabric from Japan
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 — 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
• 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