Bleached Cotton Cheesecloth 120 Thread Count from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
11.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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