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.
Not sure which classification is right?
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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A bleached twill weave fabric made from 62% polyester staple fibres and 38% cotton, weighing 158 g/m², used in lightweight bedding shams. The twill construction provides durability. It is classified under this tariff item as a bleached 'other' woven fabric of polyester staple fibres, under 170 g/m².
Bleached Polyester-Cotton Lightweight Twill
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Bleached Polyester-Cotton Voile Fabric
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