Food-Grade Printed Cheesecloth 226 from Germany
Food-grade printed cheesecloth grade 226 consists of plain weave cotton fabric ≥85% cotton, weighing ≤100 g/m², yarn number 42 or lower, printed for branding or patterns. Used in dairy straining and herb bundling. Classified under HTS 5208.51.40.90 for its cheesecloth grade and printed status.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include FDA prior notice for food-contact fabrics; test for migration of print inks
• Document yarn number calculation per US note formulas to substantiate ≤42 classification
• Use breathable packaging to prevent mildew; inspect for staple length compliance if raw cotton origin