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Dyed Acetate Staple Cheesecloth Alternative

This is an open plain weave fabric made from 90% acetate staple fibres, dyed and mimicking cheesecloth. It has more than 33 ends and picks per cm, distinguishing it from cheesecloth, and weighs under 170 g/m². It is used in filtration applications and falls under this item as a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

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5516.13.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric has yarns of different colours

Different colour yarns change the tariff item.

5516.14.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is printed

Printed fabrics are classified separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the fabric has more than 33 ends and picks per cm to avoid cheesecloth classification

• Provide fibre content and weave density documentation

• Ensure the fabric is dyed and not made up

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This is a plain weave sheeting fabric made from 90% acrylic staple fibres, dyed and with a square construction. It has more than 33 ends and picks per cm and weighs under 170 g/m². It is used for bed linens and falls under this item as a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres.

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