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Industrial Cheesecloth 226 Specification from Canada

Cheesecloth meeting HTS 5208.12.40.90 (226) is unbleached, plain weave cotton fabric ≥85% cotton, 100-200 g/m² with yarn number ≤42. Used in industrial straining, paint filtering, and medical applications. The specific numbering (226) refers to standardized openness for particular filtration needs.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

17%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Confirm compliance with U.S

• Note definitions for yarn number calculation (N=BYT/1000 formula)

• Ensure no chemical treatments affecting 'unbleached' status

• Prepare for CBP fabric analysis if challenged