Bleached Osnaburg Cotton-Polyester Sheeting Fabric from China

This heavy-duty bleached sheeting fabric is made from a blend of less than 85% cotton mixed with polyester, weighing over 200 g/m², and classified as Osnaburg due to its plain weave, coarse texture, and specific yarn count meeting subheading 5211.20.21.25 criteria. It is commonly used for industrial packaging and backing materials. The bleaching process lightens the fabric while maintaining its durability for rough applications.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² and cotton content is under 85% via lab testing to confirm HTS 5211.20 classification

Obtain mill test certificates documenting weave (plain), bleaching, and Osnaburg specs (313) to avoid reclassification

Check for quantitative restrictions on cotton blends; declare exact composition to prevent customs delays