Food-Grade Printed Cotton Cheesecloth from Germany
Food-grade printed cotton cheesecloth, 98% cotton, plain weave 125 g/m², yarn #46, for dairy wrapping and straining. Prints indicate safe-use instructions. HTS 5208.52.40.90 as printed cheesecloth (226) with qualifying parameters.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
11.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Secure food contact notifications (FCN) if inks contact food; weigh after sizing removal per notes
• Declare staple length if raw cotton precursor flagged; prevent bulk-to-retail shift