Printed Cotton Cheesecloth 120 Thread Count

This printed cheesecloth is a plain weave cotton fabric containing over 85% cotton, weighing 130 g/m² with a yarn number of 72, classified under HTS 5208.52.50.90 due to its cheesecloth style, fine weave, and printed finish. It is commonly used for straining cheese, filtering, and lightweight packaging.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%+35.0%47.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇨🇦Canada12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%+10.0%22.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5208.42.50.00Higher: 49.7% vs 47.5%

If not printed (dyed, bleached, or unbleached)

Printed fabrics shift to 5208.52; unprinted plain weave over 100 g/m² with number 69+ falls under 5208.42.

5209.52.00Lower: 43.4% vs 47.5%

If 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave (denim-style)

Chapter 52 notes specify twill weaves including denim under 5209; plain weave stays in 5208.

5211.52.00Lower: 43.1% vs 47.5%

If cotton content under 85% due to blends

Heading 5211 covers woven cotton fabrics with less than 85% cotton; pure cotton over 85% is 5208/5209.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify cotton content exceeds 85% via lab tests; provide mill certificates to avoid reclassification

Document yarn number (69+) using HTS Chapter 52 formulas; common pitfall is incorrect weight measurement post-sizing removal

Include printing process details in invoices to confirm subheading 5208 applicability over unbleached