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Floral Printed Cheesecloth Fabric 226 from Germany

Floral-printed cheesecloth (226) is a heavy printed cotton fabric (over 100 g/m², ≤200 g/m²) of plain weave with coarse yarn number 42 or lower, meeting HTS 5208.52.30.90 criteria for 85%+ cotton content. Ideal for kitchen straining, cheese making, or decorative crafts due to its open mesh structure. The printing provides aesthetic appeal without altering the functional weave.

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%

Import Tips

Include commercial invoices specifying 'cheesecloth (226)' and printing method to distinguish from plain dyed fabrics

Conduct grammage tests post-sizing removal as per US notes to ensure weight compliance between 100-200 g/m²

Label rolls with HTS code and origin; watch for country-specific cotton quotas under U.S

Additional Notes