Heavy Printed Cotton Cheesecloth for Straining from Germany
Heavy printed cotton cheesecloth for straining meets HTS 5208.52.30.90: plain weave, 85%+ cotton, >100 g/m² ≤200 g/m², yarn #42 or lower, specifically type 226 cheesecloth. Essential for dairy and brewing filtration due to its balanced openness and strength. Printing often includes usage instructions or logos.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use boil-off method to remove sizing for precise weight determination as mandated in US notes
• Classify based on condition as imported; declare if excessive sizing affects grammage
• For food-grade imports, pair with FDA compliance docs alongside HTS paperwork