Bleached-Dyed Cheesecloth Utility Cloth

Utility cheesecloth pre-bleached then piece-dyed, plain weave, 90% cotton, 142 g/m², #48 yarn number. Classed as HTS 5208.32.40.90 Cheesecloth (226) since dyeing determines heading, with weight and yarn specs fitting perfectly.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9.7%+35.0%44.7%
🇲🇽Mexico9.7%+10.0%19.7%
🇨🇦Canada9.7%+10.0%19.7%
🇩🇪Germany9.7%+10.0%19.7%
🇯🇵Japan9.7%+10.0%19.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.32.30Lower: 42% vs 44.7%

If 8 or fewer warp ends per cm

Lower density warp cheesecloth (same weight/yarn) uses separate statistical breakout.

5906.91.30.00Lower: 37.7% vs 44.7%

If rubberized for conveyor belting

Rubber- or plastics-coated textile fabrics for technical uses go to Chapter 59 heading 5906.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify processing sequence (bleach then dye) on invoice; affects no classification but proves authenticity

Test total single yarns per cm² for folded/cabled yarns including all components