Food-Grade Dyed Cheesecloth

Dyed plain weave cheesecloth for cheese making and straining, 85-100% cotton, 115 g/m², yarn #45-55 range. Precisely matches HTS 5208.32.40.90 Cheesecloth (226) for dyed, heavier plain weave cottons with qualifying yarn numbers.

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.

5208.22.40Lower: 43.4% vs 44.7%

If yarn-dyed (colored before weaving) vs piece-dyed

Yarn-dyed plain weave (vs fabric-dyed) uses 5208.22 subheading for color application method.

5210.32.00.00Higher: 45% vs 44.7%

If <85% cotton with synthetic blends

Blended cotton fabrics under 85% go to 5210 for woven cotton-containing textiles.

6302.32Lower: 21.4% vs 44.7%

If toilet linen or kitchen cloth in sets for retail

Made-up sets of cotton cloths for household use classify as bed/kitchen linens in Chapter 63.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Lab certify food-contact safety dyes non-toxic; FDA compliance aids CBP smooth entry

Measure weight after boiling to remove sizing per US note for accurate g/m² under 200 limit