Printed Cotton-Polyester Cheesecloth Alternative from Germany
This is a printed open-weave fabric of 55% cotton and 45% polyester staple fibres, weighing under 170 gsm with 33 or fewer ends and picks per cm, used for crafts and filters. It falls under tariff item 5516.44.00 as a printed woven fabric containing less than 85% artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the fabric is not considered cheesecloth, which has a specific classification
• Ensure the open-weave construction is documented
• Keep records of the printing process to confirm it is printed, not dyed