Grade 32 Dyed Cotton Cheesecloth

Heavy-duty dyed cheesecloth made from 100% cotton with plain weave, weight 150 g/m², and coarse yarn number 32, fitting HTS 5208.32.30.90 for cheesecloth (226). Ideal for industrial straining of juices, brewing, and paint filtering. The open mesh allows liquid passage while retaining solids.

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.

5208.31Lower: 22.5% vs 42%

If yarn number 43 or higher

Finer yarns (number 43+) in dyed plain weave >100 g/m² go to 5208.31.30.90, separate from coarse cheesecloth.

5211.42.00Higher: 43.1% vs 42%

If containing <85% cotton

Fabrics with less than 85% cotton by weight classify under 5211, changing chapter structure.

5208.22Lower: 21.5% vs 42%

If weighing 100 g/m² or less

Lighter weight plain weave dyed cotton shifts to 5208.22 subheading per weight threshold.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for exact weight post-sizing removal as per US note (b) to ensure >100 g/m² classification

Label as 'cheesecloth' only if meeting 226 spec; mislabeling leads to audits

For food contact use, include FDA compliance docs; avoid pitfalls with non-dyed imports misfiled here