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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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