Decorative Printed Cheesecloth Fabric 226 from China
Decorative printed cheesecloth fabric (226) falls under HTS 5208.52.30.90: 85%+ cotton, plain weave >100 g/m² ≤200 g/m², yarn #42 or lower. Blends utility with aesthetics for crafts, bundt cake liners, or rustic decor. Open weave preserved despite vibrant prints.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test for clipped yarn continuity in weave count per US note instructions
• Invoice must detail 'printed cheesecloth (226)' not generic 'cotton fabric'
• Monitor for seasonal cotton import quotas affecting pricing from quota countries