Food Grade Cheesecloth Fabric from China
Food grade cheesecloth fabric meets HTS 5208.12.60.90 with unbleached plain weave, 85%+ cotton, 100-200 g/m², yarn 43-68 as cheesecloth. Used for cheese making, yogurt straining, and herb bundles. Loose weave allows liquid passage while retaining solids per specification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain food contact certification even for unbleached fabrics to meet FDA import requirements
• Specify exact grade (e.g
• #50) on entry docs matching yarn specs
• Avoid starch sizing that affects weight calculation per Chapter notes