Bleached Cotton Cheesecloth Grade 40
A plain weave, unbleached or bleached fabric weighing not more than 170 g/m² with not more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per square centimeter, classified as cheesecloth. This product is made of cotton, but under the tariff item it is classified as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres, likely due to a blend or specific classification note.
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 |
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is wholly of cotton and weighs more than 100 g/m²
Cotton woven fabrics are classified in Chapter 52, not Chapter 55.
If the fabric is wholly of cotton and unbleached
Unbleached cotton woven fabrics are classified in Chapter 52.
If the fabric is dyed
Dyed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres are classified under this alternative.
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
• Verify the fibre composition, as cotton cheesecloth may be classified under a different chapter unless it is a blend with artificial staple fibres
• Provide a lab analysis or fibre content certificate for CBSA
• Confirm the fabric's weight and thread count to match the cheesecloth definition
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