Bleached Cotton Cheesecloth Grade 32 for Straining from China
Grade 32 bleached cheesecloth is a plain weave cotton fabric >85% cotton, ≤100 g/m², yarn number ≤42, fitting HTS 5208.21.20.90 cheesecloth (226). Commonly used for cheese making, yogurt straining, and herbal infusions due to its fine mesh. Its low weight and open weave prevent classification in higher weight categories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.9%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label as food-contact safe if intended for culinary use; test for compliance with FDA regulations on cotton fabrics
• Include commercial invoice detailing weave type (plain), weight, and yarn count to support cheesecloth declaration
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring weight—use precise g/m² measurement post-scouring as per US note formulas