5208.52.30.90/Custom Printed Grade 226 Cheesecloth/Germany

Custom Printed Grade 226 Cheesecloth from Germany

Custom-printed cheesecloth grade 226 fits HTS 5208.52.30.90 as a printed plain weave cotton fabric ≥85% cotton, 100+ g/m² to 200 g/m² max, yarn count 42 or coarser. Used in food processing for straining liquids or in arts for distressing effects. Printing allows branding or patterns on the traditional open-weave cheesecloth.

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%

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Import Tips

• Submit weave diagrams confirming plain weave and cheesecloth openness (type 226) to CBP for binding ruling if challenged

• Calculate average yarn number using US note formulas (e.g

• N=BYT/1000) based on imported condition post-sizing

• Ensure no power-loom certification needed unless claiming hand-loomed exception under heading 5208 notes