Dairy Straining Cheesecloth Sheet
This is an unbleached 40x32 plain weave cheesecloth sheet made of 68% cotton and 32% modacrylic, with #42 yarn, weighing 155 g/m², intended for yogurt straining. It falls under 5210.11.00 as a woven cotton fabric containing less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly with man-made fibres, unbleached, and weighing not more than 200 g/m².
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is specifically designed for filtering in food processing
Straining cloth of a kind used in oil presses or the like, including cheesecloth, falls under heading 59.11.
If the fabric is bleached
Bleached plain weave cotton fabrics with less than 85% cotton, mixed with man-made fibres, weighing not more than 200 g/m².
If modacrylic predominates over cotton by weight
Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, if modacrylic predominates, would be classified in Chapter 54.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the cheesecloth sheets are not cut to size or hemmed, as made-up articles are excluded from Chapter 52
• The fabric must be in the piece when imported
• If the cheesecloth is food-grade and certified, keep the certification documents for customs inspection
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