Sterile Bleached Cotton Cheesecloth for Crafts

Bleached, plain weave cotton cheesecloth (yarn ≤42, ≤100 g/m², 85%+ cotton) under HTS 5208.21.20.90 as cheesecloth (226). Its clean finish suits craft projects like sachet bags and holiday decorations. Open structure and specs prevent denser fabric classification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.4%+35.0%43.4%
🇲🇽Mexico8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇨🇦Canada8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇩🇪Germany8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇯🇵Japan8.4%+10.0%18.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.21.40Higher: 45.2% vs 43.4%

If number above 42 but ≤68

Medium yarn count plain weave bleached cotton is 5208.21.40, finer than coarse cheesecloth.

6302.32Lower: 21.4% vs 43.4%

If made-up as retail tea bags

Assembled straining products like tea bags classify as household textiles in 6302.

4823.90Lower: 10% vs 43.4%

If paper substitute but cotton

Rare misclassification; true cotton stays Chapter 52, unlike paper filter papers in 48.

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Import Tips & Compliance

If pre-cut for retail, confirm not 'made-up' under Note 7 Chapter 52 to stay in woven fabrics

Avoid origin misdeclaration—non-WTO countries face quotas per US notes on raw cotton derivatives

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