Food-Grade Dyed Cotton Cheesecloth 140 g/m² from China
Dyed cheesecloth certified for food contact, 90% cotton, plain weave, 140 g/m², coarse yarn #30, under HTS 5208.32.30.90 cheesecloth spec (226). Used for cheese straining, nut milk bags, and herbal infusions. Weight and weave match plain weave dyed category.
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
• Include third-party lab reports for fiber content and weight to prevent disputes over 85% cotton threshold
• Dye must be food-safe; declare dyestuff safety data to avoid health/safety holds
• Avoid importing pre-cut sheets if over 200 g/m², as it risks reclass to other subheadings