Food-Grade Printed Cotton Cheesecloth from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
21.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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