Food-Grade Printed Cheesecloth 226 from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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