Cotton Cheesecloth Grade 40 from Germany
Grade 40 cotton cheesecloth is a plain weave fabric containing 85% or more cotton by weight, weighing between 100-200 g/m² with yarn number 42 or lower. It meets HTS 5208.12.40.90 criteria for unbleached cheesecloth used in straining and filtering applications. The open weave structure allows for effective liquid passage while retaining solids.
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
• Verify weight does not exceed 200 g/m² and yarn number is 42 or lower via lab testing
• Ensure unbleached status with no optical brighteners
• Check cotton quota applicability based on country of origin