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Food-Grade Dyed Cotton Cheesecloth 140 g/m² from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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