100% Cotton Cheesecloth Grade 40 from China
This is a finely woven, dyed cotton cheesecloth with a high thread count (number 69 or higher) weighing under 100 g/m² and containing 85% or more cotton, used primarily for straining liquids in food preparation and cheese making. It falls under HTS 5208.31.80.90 as dyed plain weave cheesecloth of number 69 or higher. The lightweight, open weave structure makes it ideal for filtration without adding unwanted fibers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify yarn number meets 69+ standard using the chapter formula after removing sizing; provide lab test reports for CBP inspection
• Ensure dyeing process documentation to confirm even coloration across fabric, avoiding reclassification as unbleached