Dyed Acetate Staple Cheesecloth Alternative
This is an open plain weave fabric made from 90% acetate staple fibers, dyed, and designed as a cheesecloth alternative. It has more than 33 ends and picks per square centimeter, distinguishing it from true cheesecloth, and weighs under 170 g/m². The fabric is used in filtration applications and meets the criteria for tariff item 5516.12.00.
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 uses yarns of different colors.
Yarns of different colors would change the tariff item.
If the fabric is printed.
Printed fabric would be classified under a different item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the thread count and weight to confirm it does not meet the cheesecloth exclusion
• Provide fiber composition analysis showing 85%+ acetate staple
• Be prepared to explain the filtration use to CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 5516.12.00
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This is a dyed plain weave poplin fabric made entirely of polyester staple fibers, which are artificial staple fibers. It contains 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibers and is dyed, meeting the criteria for tariff item 5516.12.00. The fabric's non-square construction and weight over 170 g/m² align with the poplin definition in Chapter 55 notes.
Acetate Staple Dyed Cheesecloth Fabric
A lightweight, dyed cheesecloth woven from 85% or more acetate staple fibres, with a plain weave construction and low thread count (≤33 ends/picks per cm) and weight not exceeding 170 g/m². Its open, gauze-like texture makes it suitable for filtration, crafts, and food preparation uses. This product is classified under tariff item 5516.12.00 as a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres containing 85% or more by weight of such fibres.
Automotive Dyed Polyester Staple Seat Fabric
This is a durable dyed woven fabric made from 85% or more polyester staple fibers, used for automotive seat covers. The fabric is dyed and contains a high proportion of artificial staple fibers, qualifying for tariff item 5516.12.00. Its construction is designed for durability and resistance to wear in automotive applications.
Automotive Dyed Polyester Twill
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Curtain Dyed Acetate Staple Voile Fabric
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Dyed 100% Polyester Poplin Fabric
Plain weave poplin fabric made from 100% artificial staple polyester fibres, dyed uniformly, with a non-square construction and weight over 170 g/m². It qualifies under tariff item 5516.12.00 as a dyed woven fabric containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, meeting poplin specifications.