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Industrial Dyed Cheesecloth Sheeting

Heavy-duty dyed cheesecloth sheeting for industrial filtration, plain weave cotton >=85%, 120 g/m² weight, yarn #50 average. Classified under HTS 5208.32.40.90 as Cheesecloth (226) per hierarchy for dyed plain weave over 100 g/m² with specified yarn numbers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9.7%+37.5%47.2%
🇲🇽Mexico9.7%+10.0%19.7%
🇨🇦Canada9.7%+10.0%19.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.32.50.90Higher: 50% vs 47.2%

If yarn number 69 or higher

Higher fineness yarn numbers (69+) for same weight/weave cheesecloth fall into the next subheading.

5208.52.40Higher: 48.9% vs 47.2%

If printed, not piece-dyed

Printed patterns (vs. solid dyed) on plain weave cotton classify under 5208.52, altering color application heading.

5903.90.30Lower: 40.2% vs 47.2%

If coated or laminated with plastics for water resistance

Textile fabrics coated with plastics shift to Chapter 59 heading 5903, treated as impregnated/coated products.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Use square meters per kg (S) and total single yarns per cm² (T) formula for yarn number if linear measurement unavailable

• Include commercial invoice specifying 'Cheesecloth (226)' and measured weight excluding selvage