Grade 40 Bleached Cotton Cheesecloth Roll from China
A roll of grade 40 bleached cheesecloth made from 100% cotton in plain weave, with average yarn number 43-68 and weight exceeding 100 g/m² up to 200 g/m². Classified under HTS 5208.22.60.90 due to its cheesecloth (226) structure optimized for straining liquids in brewing and cheese-making. Bleaching removes impurities for hygienic applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.7%
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
• Measure fabric breadth and use US note formulas to calculate average yarn number for accurate HTS 5208.22.60.90 filing
• Include commercial invoice detailing weave, weight, and bleaching process; test for cotton content >85%
• Watch for reclassification if cut to size—finished goods may go to Chapter 63; declare as greige fabric