Branded Printed Cheesecloth for Homebrewing from China
Branded printed cheesecloth squares/rolls for homebrewing, 88% cotton, plain weave 130 g/m², yarn number 52, with printed brewing instructions. HTS 5208.52.40.90 due to printing on qualifying cheesecloth specs. Open weave perfect for nut milks, beer fining, and straining.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.9%
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
• Ensure printing doesn't alter weave classification; provide grammage (Z') tests after boiling off sizing
• Bundle in consumer rolls carefully to avoid 'made up' reclassification; verify cotton staple not subject to US note quotas