Grade 60 Straining Cloth from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Lab certification of weight post-boiling (sizing removal) prevents disputes
• Declare as 'cheesecloth' specifically to match statistical suffix (226)
• Monitor country of origin quotas for cotton fabrics