White Dyed Cheesecloth for Straining

Heavyweight dyed cheesecloth (140 g/m²) plain weave, number 70 yarn, 100% cotton, categorized under HTS 5208.32.50.90 for cheesecloth specifications. Essential for commercial cheese making, nut milk straining, and medical bandaging applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%+35.0%47.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇨🇦Canada12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%+10.0%22.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3005.90.10Lower: 10% vs 47.5%

If sterilized for medical use as gauze

Sterile surgical dressings from cotton fabrics classify under Chapter 30 pharmaceuticals.

5208.39Lower: 22.5% vs 47.5%

If 3-thread twill weave

Twill weave versions of dyed cotton fabrics >100 g/m² use 5208.39 subheading.

6307.90Lower: 17% vs 47.5%

If sold as retail straining bags

Retail-packed straining items become made-up articles under 6307.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide evidence of intended use as cheesecloth; avoid bulk packaging that suggests Chapter 63

Document dyeing as piece-dye (not yarn-dyed) for correct 5208.32 placement

Monitor country-of-origin quotas from US Notes for underlying cotton if applicable

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