Modacrylic Cheesecloth Fabric
Lightweight plain weave modacrylic staple fabric weighing 170 g/m² or less with 33 or fewer ends and picks per cm², meeting the cheesecloth definition. Applied in straining, medical wipes, and crafts, this 'other' fabric is not excluded by specific subcategories.
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 made of modacrylic staple fibres mixed with other fibres
Fibre composition affects the subheading within heading 5515.
If the fabric is nonwoven rather than woven
Nonwoven fabrics are classified in Chapter 56.
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 meets the cheesecloth density criteria (≤33 ends/picks per cm²) to avoid classification as sheeting
• Provide weave density data to the CBSA
• If the fabric is cut to size for wipes, it may be 'made up'
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