Dyed Cotton Cheesecloth Grade 40

A plain weave cotton fabric containing 85% or more cotton, dyed, weighing between 100-200 g/m² with yarn number 42 or lower, specifically classified as cheesecloth (226). Used primarily for straining liquids in food preparation and cheese making due to its open weave structure. Meets HTS 5208.32.30.90 criteria for weight, weave, and yarn count.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+35.0%42%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪Germany7%+10.0%17%
🇯🇵Japan7%+10.0%17%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.32.40Higher: 44.7% vs 42%

If yarn number higher than 42

Higher yarn numbers (finer yarns) classify under 5208.32.40, excluding cheesecloth-specific 5208.32.30.90.

5208.12Lower: 20.5% vs 42%

If unbleached rather than dyed

Unbleached plain weave cotton fabrics >100 g/m² fall under 5208.12.00, based on color processing stage.

5209.42.00Higher: 43.4% vs 42%

If 3- or 4-thread twill weave (denim)

Twill weave fabrics, including denim per subheading note, shift to Chapter 52 heading 5209, not plain weave 5208.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight exceeds 100 g/m² and yarn number is 42 or lower via lab testing to confirm cheesecloth classification

Provide dyeing certification and fiber content analysis (85%+ cotton) to avoid reclassification to lighter weight subheadings