Bleached Etamine Filter Cloth from Mexico
Open-weave bleached etamine cotton fabric (>85% cotton, <200 g/m², #69+ yarn), used for straining and filters in industrial applications. HTS 5208.29.80.90 captures this as other high-number bleached cotton weave. Its mesh structure suits fine filtration needs.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
23.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Specify end-use as filter on invoice; may qualify for industrial exceptions if applicable
• Test total single yarns per cm² for accurate high-number confirmation
• Beware quota applicability tracing back to cotton origins per US notes