Brewer's Cheesecloth Mesh from Germany
Brewer's cheesecloth mesh is classified under HTS 5208.12.60.90 as unbleached plain weave cotton cheesecloth (226) with >85% cotton, >100 g/m², yarn numbers 43-68. Essential for hop straining and grain bag liners in brewing. Open structure matches regulatory weave definition.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
19%
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
Import Tips
• Include brewing industry end-use statement to support fabric classification over apparel
• Test weave density; too tight may classify as general cheesecloth alternative
• Bulk import only; retail packaged shifts to Chapter 63