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Dyed Cotton Cheesecloth Grade 40 from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

44.5%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

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