Patterned Grade 60 Cotton Cheesecloth from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
11.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• 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