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Geometric Printed Cotton Straining Cloth from Germany

Geometric pattern printed cotton straining cloth (cheesecloth 226), 92% cotton plain weave, 140 g/m², yarn #48, for kitchen and culinary uses. Meets HTS 5208.52.40.90 criteria exactly as printed, qualifying weight/yarn cheesecloth. Durable for repeated straining of stocks and juices.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

11.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Test for square meters per kg (S) in yarn number formula to confirm classification; declare as unfinished fabric even if cut to size

• Watch for twill misweave (prohibited per notes); source from quota-eligible countries