Dyed Osnaburg Utility Fabric for Bags from Germany
Plain weave Osnaburg sheeting fabric, dyed in solid colors, exceeding 200 g/m², composed of under 85% cotton primarily mixed with man-made fibers like polyester, with 313 thread count. Ideal for heavy-duty bags and sacks. It matches HTS 5211.31.0025 precisely as non-napped, dyed Osnaburg sheeting.
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
• Conduct weave analysis to confirm plain weave only, per U.S. note (b) excluding selvage
• Retain dyeing process records to prove piece-dyed status versus yarn-dyed alternatives
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring weight; use post-scouring weight per Chapter 52 notes