Bleached Polyester-Cotton Cheesecloth
A lightweight bleached cheesecloth woven from polyester staple fibres mixed with cotton, weighing 120 g/m². Its open plain weave and low thread count make it suitable for straining and filtering applications. It is classified under this tariff item as a bleached woven fabric of polyester staple fibres containing less than 85% polyester, mixed mainly with cotton, and not exceeding 170 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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is unbleached or not bleached
Unbleached polyester-cotton cheesecloth falls under a different tariff item for unbleached fabrics.
If the fabric is specifically for industrial straining or filtering
Technical textile straining cloth may be classified in Chapter 59.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric weight does not exceed 170 g/m² and that polyester content is below 85% by weight
• Declare the fabric as bleached, not printed or dyed, to avoid misclassification
• Keep mill certificates or lab reports to verify fibre composition if requested by CBSA
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