Bleached Osnaburg Sheeting for Upholstery Backing from Japan
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 — 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
• 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