Industrial Cheesecloth 226 Specification from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, 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