Grade 60 Cheesecloth Filter Cloth

Heavy-grade 60 dyed cotton cheesecloth for industrial straining/filtration, plain weave high count, 85%+ cotton <100 g/m². HTS 5208.31.80.90 cheesecloth category despite industrial end-use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%+35.0%47.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇨🇦Canada12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%+10.0%22.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5911.90.00Lower: 38.8% vs 47.5%

If specifically textile for technical uses

Industrial filter fabrics classify Chapter 59 if specialized.

5208.31.40Lower: 43.1% vs 47.5%

If number 42-68

Medium count cheesecloth uses 5208.31.40 subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Industrial vs food grade rarely affects classification but document purity

Avoid impregnation which shifts to 5903 coated textiles

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