Dyed 60-Thread Cheesecloth Fabric

Plain weave dyed cheesecloth with 60 average yarn number, 85%+ cotton, 135 g/m², ideal for food processing strainers. Fits HTS 5208.32.40.90 exactly as dyed cheesecloth of numbers 43-68, over 100 g/m² per Chapter 52 woven cotton definitions.

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.

5208.12.40.90Lower: 42% vs 44.7%

If unbleached plain weave equivalent

Base unbleached version of same cheesecloth specs classifies under 5208.12 before dyeing process.

5209.32.00Lower: 43.4% vs 44.7%

If certified hand-loomed production

Government-certified hand-loom fabrics of same specs move to 5209.32 per US note on certified hand-loomed.

6210.10.50Lower: 17.5% vs 44.7%

If made up into retail dishcloths with finished edges

Fabrics converted to made-up apparel/rag articles shift to Chapter 62, no longer raw woven fabric.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Fractions in yarn number disregarded per US note (a); round down to ensure 43-68 compliance

Certify no harsh weaves beyond plain (excluding selvage) to stay within subheading weave provisions