Cotton Gauze Cheese Straining Cloth
Cotton gauze cheese straining cloth is a heavy-duty, open-weave fabric with the gauze construction of crossing doup threads, used for straining liquids in cheese making. As a cotton gauze wider than 30 cm, it falls under tariff item 5803.00.00.
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 |
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 cloth is narrow (≤ 30 cm) with selvedges
Narrow woven fabrics are classified under heading 58.06.
If the cloth is specifically for straining and has a technical use
Technical textile products for industrial use may fall under heading 59.11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the fabric is not classified as a made-up article (e.g
• cut to shape) which could shift classification
• Ensure the gauze is not coated or impregnated, as that would exclude it from Chapter 58
• Provide the fabric's width and weave details to CBSA for accurate classification
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