Dyed Grade 40 Cheesecloth from China
This is a dyed, plain weave cotton cheesecloth with yarn number 43-68, weighing over 100 g/m² but not more than 200 g/m², containing 85% or more cotton. It meets the specific 'Cheesecloth (226)' classification under HTS 5208.32.40.90 due to its Grade 40 thread count and weight characteristics as defined in Chapter 52 notes for woven cotton fabrics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify average yarn number using Chapter 52 formula (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm 43-68 range
• Provide lab test reports certifying >=85% cotton content and exact weight per m² to avoid reclassification