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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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