Custom Printed Grade 226 Cheesecloth from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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