Artisan Cheese Making Muslin from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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