Artisan Cheese Making Muslin from Canada
Unbleached artisan muslin cheesecloth is a Grade 60 plain weave cotton fabric, 85%+ cotton, <100 g/m², yarn #43-68, under cheesecloth (226). Employed by cheesemakers for draining curds gently. Its loose weave and tariff-spec metrics confirm HTS 5208.11.40.90 placement.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use AQL inspections for weave uniformity to match cheesecloth openness; declare staple length if raw cotton origin noted
• Prepare for possible bleaching disputes with affidavits
• Track quantitative limits per US notes for country-specific cotton fabric entry