Brewery Bleached Cheesecloth Filter Fabric from Germany
Bleached cheesecloth designed for brewery straining, plain weave with yarn number 42 or lower, 85%+ cotton, weighing 110-180 g/m². Classifies under HTS 5208.22.40.90 as cheesecloth (226) for its filtration weave structure. Bleaching ensures no flavor contamination in beer production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify food-contact safe bleaching agents in supplier docs for FDA/FSMA compliance
• Calculate average yarn number excluding selvage per U.S. note (b)
• Bundle with hop straining equipment only if invoiced separately to avoid set rules