Bleached Cotton Cheesecloth 120 Thread Count

This bleached cotton cheesecloth features a plain weave with yarn number 80, weighing 130 g/m², containing over 85% cotton. It is classified under HTS 5208.22.80.90 due to its high yarn number (69 or above), weight over 100 g/m², and bleached finish, specifically as cheesecloth. Commonly used for straining liquids in food preparation and cheese making.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China11.5%+35.0%46.5%
🇲🇽Mexico11.5%+10.0%21.5%
🇨🇦Canada11.5%+10.0%21.5%
🇩🇪Germany11.5%+10.0%21.5%
🇯🇵Japan11.5%+10.0%21.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.12Lower: 20.5% vs 46.5%

If unbleached

Unbleached plain weave cotton fabrics over 100 g/m² fall under 5208.12, as bleaching changes the color/bleach status.

5208.32.40Lower: 44.7% vs 46.5%

If yarn number below 69

Lower yarn numbers (coarser fabrics) shift to 5208.32 subheading per yarn count provisions in Chapter 52 notes.

6307.90.98Lower: 24.5% vs 46.5%

If imported as finished retail cheesecloth straining bags

When made up into articles like bags or cloths for retail sale, it becomes a textile article under Chapter 63.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify yarn number using HTS formula (e.g

N = BYT/1,000) and confirm >69 to avoid reclassification to lower subheadings

Provide lab test reports certifying >85% cotton content and bleached finish; common pitfall is mislabeling unbleached as bleached

For food contact use, include FDA compliance docs; check origin quotas if applicable under Chapter 52 notes

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