Artisan Cheese Making Muslin from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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