36s Bleached Cotton Muslin Cheesecloth from China
Bleached plain weave cotton muslin with yarn number 36, over 85% cotton, weight ≤100 g/m², classified HTS 5208.21.20. Used as cheesecloth, straining fabric, and medical gauze base. Loose weave allows liquid passage while retaining solids.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• For food contact uses, ensure FDA-compliant bleaching agents and provide certificates
• Measure linear meters per kg (Y) accurately for low-density cheesecloth yarns
• Avoid classifying as Chapter 30 wadding if density too low for medical use