Food-Grade Dyed Cheesecloth 32x32

32x32 mesh dyed cheesecloth from >85% cotton, plain weave, <100 g/m², yarn number ≤42, under HTS 5208.31.40.90. Designed for food processing like cheese straining and herb drying. Meets loose weave cheesecloth definition.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.1%+35.0%43.1%
🇲🇽Mexico8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇨🇦Canada8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇩🇪Germany8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇯🇵Japan8.1%+10.0%18.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

5209.31Lower: 18.4% vs 43.1%

If of number 43-68 yarn count

Medium yarn number plain weave unbleached cotton goes to 5209.31.

4823.90Lower: 10% vs 43.1%

If impregnated and sold as filter paper substitute

Paper-impregnated textile filters classify under heading 4823.

5608.19.10Higher: 43.5% vs 43.1%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted cotton fabrics shift to Chapter 56, not woven Chapter 52.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain FDA prior notice for food contact; declare as food-grade cotton textile

Test for average yarn number using total single yarns per cm² per US note