Bleached Osnaburg Sheeting for Upholstery Backing from Germany
This HTS 5211.20.21.25 fabric is heavy bleached Osnaburg plain weave sheeting, <85% cotton-poly blend, >200 g/m², not napped, used as backing for upholstery and mattresses. Osnaburg (313) provides stable, coarse support layer.
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
• Include commercial invoices specifying 'sheeting, Osnaburg 313' to match statistical reporting
• Avoid bulk packaging confusion; declare as greige fabric if unfinished beyond bleaching
• Test for man-made fiber dominance if near 85% cotton threshold for accurate heading