Grade 50 Cheesecloth Roll

Grade 50 cheesecloth roll is an unbleached, plain weave cotton fabric with 85%+ cotton content, weight over 100 g/m², and yarn numbers 43-68, fitting HTS 5208.12.60.90 cheesecloth specification. Used for filtering in brewing and cheese making. Its loose weave and exact metrics distinguish it from finer cottons.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9%+35.0%44%
🇲🇽Mexico9%+10.0%19%
🇨🇦Canada9%+10.0%19%
🇩🇪Germany9%+10.0%19%
🇯🇵Japan9%+10.0%19%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5208.22.60.90Lower: 43.7% vs 44%

If dyed or printed

Coloration moves it to subheading 5208.22 for dyed plain weave cotton fabrics over 100 g/m².

5208.11Lower: 20.5% vs 44%

If yarn number under 43

Coarser yarn count (higher metric number) falls under lower yarn number subheading 5208.11.

5911.90.00Lower: 38.8% vs 44%

If for industrial textile use like filtration

End-use as industrial filter cloth shifts to Chapter 59 textile articles for technical purposes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare width and linear meters accurately; use Chapter 52 formula for average yarn number verification

Ensure no chemical treatments that could classify as 'bleached' or dyed, triggering different subheadings

Watch for quantitative restrictions on raw cotton if fabric suspected of high waste content

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Unbleached 44x36 Cheesecloth

Unbleached 44x36 cheesecloth has a thread count fitting yarn numbers 43-68, 85%+ cotton, plain weave over 100 g/m², precisely matching cheesecloth (226) in HTS 5208.12.60.90. Primarily used in culinary straining and crafts. The open mesh structure provides essential permeability required for this subheading.

Food Grade Cheesecloth Fabric

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.

Brewer's Cheesecloth Mesh

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.

Grade 60 Straining Cloth

Grade 60 straining cloth qualifies as cheesecloth (226) under HTS 5208.12.60.90: unbleached, plain weave, 85%+ cotton, 100-200 g/m², yarn #43-68. Used in commercial kitchens for stock clarification. Specifications align with chapter weave and weight requirements.

Unbleached Cotton Muslin Cheesecloth

Unbleached cotton muslin cheesecloth falls under HTS 5208.12.60.90 with plain weave, >85% cotton, weight 100-200 g/m², yarn numbers 43-68 designated as cheesecloth. Common in crafts and light filtration. Loose construction distinguishes from tighter muslins.

Grade 40 Cheesecloth Fabric

Grade 40 cheesecloth is a loosely woven cotton fabric containing 85% or more cotton, weighing between 100-200 g/m² with yarn number 43-68, specifically classified as cheesecloth under HTS 5208.12.60.90. It features an open plain weave ideal for straining liquids in food preparation. The unbleached state and precise specifications match the subheading exactly.