Unbleached Fine Cotton Cheesecloth #60

Grade 60 cheesecloth, unbleached, 89% cotton with yarn number 69 exactly, 180 g/m², fits HTS 5208.19.80 as high-count open plain-alternative weave. Used in food straining, crafts, and medical dressings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10.5%+35.0%45.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10.5%+10.0%20.5%
🇨🇦Canada10.5%+10.0%20.5%
🇩🇪Germany10.5%+10.0%20.5%
🇯🇵Japan10.5%+10.0%20.5%

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Alternative Classifications

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3005.90.10Lower: 10% vs 45.5%

If impregnated for medical use as imported

Medicated wadding/gauze moves to Chapter 30 pharmaceuticals.

5208.29.20Lower: 42.7% vs 45.5%

If coarser yarn number

Cheesecloth with number <69 goes to 5208.29 unbleached other.

5209.12.00Lower: 41.5% vs 45.5%

If plain weave and bleached

Bleached plain weave high-count to 5209.12.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure grams per linear meter (Z) accurately for N calculation on gauzes

Declare as 'other' weave; loose plain weaves may challenge classification

Ensure compliance with FDA if for food contact post-import

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