Craft Grade Unbleached Cheesecloth
Craft grade unbleached cheesecloth is a plain weave cotton fabric with an open weave, containing 85% or more cotton by weight and weighing between 100 and 200 g/m². Its natural colour and coarse yarn construction make it suitable for dyeing, cosplay, and decorative projects, and it falls under tariff item 5208.12.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric weighs 100 g/m² or less
Lighter unbleached plain weave cotton fabrics are classified under subheading 5208.11.
If the fabric is bleached or dyed
Bleached or dyed plain weave cotton fabrics are classified under different subheadings within heading 52.08.
If the fabric is printed
Printed plain weave cotton fabrics fall under subheading 5208.52, which covers printed fabrics weighing more than 100 g/m².
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the cheesecloth is unbleached and not treated with any finishes that could affect its classification
• Provide a detailed product description including weight per square metre and fibre content to customs brokers
• Be aware that cheesecloth for retail sale may be subject to labelling requirements under Canadian consumer packaging laws
Related Products under Tariff item 5208.12.00
100% Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric (314 Thread Count)
This unbleached woven cotton fabric contains 85% or more cotton by weight, weighs between 100-200 g/m², and features a plain weave with an average yarn number of 42 or lower. It qualifies under tariff item 5208.12.00 as a plain weave fabric weighing more than 100 g/m², within the chapter's scope for unbleached cotton fabrics.
313 Thread Count Unbleached Cotton Sheet Fabric
Unbleached woven cotton fabric with 313 threads per square inch, weighing between 100-200 g/m², containing 85% or more cotton with a plain weave and yarn count of 42 or lower. This fabric is classified under tariff item 5208.12.00 as unbleached plain weave cotton sheeting.
Budget 313 Thread Grey Weave Sheeting
Economical unbleached cotton sheeting with a 313 thread count, plain weave, 115 g/m², yarn number 42, and 86% cotton content. This fabric is classified under tariff item 5208.12.00 as unbleached plain weave cotton fabric, suited for mass-market applications.
Certified Hand-Loomed Cotton Poplin 314
This hand-loomed unbleached poplin fabric contains 90% cotton, has a plain weave, weighs 120 g/m², and uses yarn number 40. It falls under tariff item 5208.12.00 as a plain weave fabric weighing more than 100 g/m², meeting the chapter's criteria for unbleached cotton fabrics.
Coarse Unbleached Cotton Poplin Fabric
This is an unbleached plain weave cotton poplin fabric containing 94% cotton by weight and weighing 110 g/m². It qualifies under tariff item 5208.12.00 as a plain weave fabric weighing more than 100 g/m², within the chapter's scope for unbleached cotton fabrics.
Coarse Yarn 313 Density Unbleached Sheeting
Sheeting fabric with coarse yarn number 40, 313 threads per inch, unbleached, plain weave, weighing 150 g/m², and 85% cotton. This fabric is classified under tariff item 5208.12.00 as unbleached plain weave cotton fabric, common in bulk imports for curtains.