Bleached Cheesecloth Grade 60 from Germany
A plain weave cotton fabric containing over 85% cotton, dyed and weighing under 100 g/m² with yarn number 42 or lower, specifically classified as cheesecloth. Used primarily for straining liquids in food preparation, cheese making, and light filtration tasks. Its low density and open weave structure match the HTS 5208.31.40.90 criteria for cheesecloth.
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
• Verify fabric weight ≤100 g/m² and yarn number ≤42 via lab testing; provide mill test certificates to CBP
• Ensure dyeing process documentation and fiber content >85% cotton to avoid reclassification