100% Cotton Cheesecloth Grade 40 from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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