Patterned Grade 60 Cotton Cheesecloth

This Grade 60 cheesecloth features geometric patterns printed on 88% cotton plain weave fabric under 100 g/m² with average yarn numbers 43-68. The loose weave maintains cheesecloth functionality for straining liquids in cheese production and home canning. HTS 5208.51.60.90 applies due to printed plain weave specifications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China11.4%+35.0%46.4%
🇲🇽Mexico11.4%+10.0%21.4%
🇨🇦Canada11.4%+10.0%21.4%
🇩🇪Germany11.4%+10.0%21.4%
🇯🇵Japan11.4%+10.0%21.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.51.40Lower: 43.1% vs 46.4%

If yarn numbers under 43

Coarser yarns (numbers <43) classify in lower fineness cheesecloth suffixes.

6302.32Lower: 21.4% vs 46.4%

If imported as finished tea towels or dishcloths

Made-up household linen articles go to Chapter 63 regardless of base fabric type.

5205.31.00Lower: 40.8% vs 46.4%

If imported as unprocessed yarn rolls before weaving

Pre-woven state classifies under cotton yarn headings, not finished fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Calculate average yarn number precisely using total single yarns per cm² per Chapter 52 US note (b)

Retain mill test certificates showing cotton percentage and weave type to prevent audits

Beware of selvage exclusion rule; measurements exclude selvage per woven fabric notes

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