Unbleached 44x36 Cheesecloth from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'cheesecloth grade' and weave type to support 5208.12.60.90 claim
• Test for cotton purity; blends under 85% move to Chapter 52 other fabric headings
• Avoid importing pre-cut retail packs; bulk rolls prevent shift to Chapter 63 made-up articles