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100% Cotton Cheesecloth Grade 40 from China

This unbleached, plain weave cotton cheesecloth has a high yarn number exceeding 69, weighs under 100 g/m², and contains over 85% cotton, fitting HTS 5208.11.80.90 specifications for cheesecloth. It's commonly used for straining liquids in food preparation, cheese making, and as a lightweight filter. The loose open weave and fine count classify it distinctly as cheesecloth.

Duty Rate — China → United States

45.5%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify yarn number exceeds 69 using the chapter formula after desizing; provide lab tests for weight and cotton content

Ensure unbleached status with no optical brighteners to avoid bleached subheading shift

Watch quota limits on raw cotton inputs from certain countries