Brewing and Winemaking Filter Cloth

Unbleached cheesecloth for brewing filters is plain weave cotton (85%+), ≤100 g/m², yarn 43-68, cheesecloth (226). Filters fruit mashes and hop pellets in craft beverages. Exact match to HTS unbleached low-weight cotton weave parameters.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9%+35.0%44%
🇲🇽Mexico9%+10.0%19%
🇨🇦Canada9%+10.0%19%
🇩🇪Germany9%+10.0%19%
🇯🇵Japan9%+10.0%19%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5208.22.40Lower: 43.4% vs 44%

If yarn-dyed

Yarn-dyed (colored before weaving) cheesecloth classifies under 5208.22 for colored plain weaves.

3921.90Lower: 14.8% vs 44%

If synthetic mesh alternative

Plastic filter meshes for brewing fall under Chapter 39 plastics, not cotton textiles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test grammage (Z') per Chapter 52 formulas for accurate weight declaration; ensure no optical brighteners

Invoice end-use as filter to support valuation

Comply with TTB labeling if alcohol-related imports

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