Polyester Cheesecloth Mix
An open plain weave cheesecloth under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 ends and picks per cm, made primarily from polyester staple fibres blended with man-made filaments. It is classified under this tariff item as a woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres mixed mainly with man-made filaments, not elsewhere specified.
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 is mixed mainly with viscose rayon staple fibres.
This alternative covers woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with viscose rayon staple fibres.
If the fabric is a gauze with a leno weave.
This heading covers gauze, which may include cheesecloth-like fabrics with a leno weave.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the thread count does not exceed 33 per cm to qualify as cheesecloth
• Confirm the polyester staple fibre content
• Keep the fabric in rolls or pieces, not made up, to avoid reclassification
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