Bleached Cotton-Polyester Cheesecloth Grade 40

This cheesecloth is a lightweight plain weave fabric with less than 85% cotton mixed mainly with polyester, weighing under 200 g/m², and having an average yarn number of 42 or lower. It is bleached for a clean white finish and classified under HTS 5210.21.40.90 specifically as cheesecloth due to its loose, open weave structure ideal for straining and filtering. Commonly used in food processing and crafts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.1%+35.0%43.1%
🇲🇽Mexico8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇨🇦Canada8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇩🇪Germany8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇯🇵Japan8.1%+10.0%18.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

5210.11.40Lower: 25.9% vs 43.1%

If 100% cotton composition

Pure cotton cheesecloth shifts to heading 5210.11 for fabrics not mixed with man-made fibers.

6002.90Lower: 18% vs 43.1%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted cheesecloth structures fall under Chapter 60 for knitted or crocheted cotton fabrics.

5210Same rate: 43.1%

If dyed instead of bleached

Dyed versions of this mixed weave move to subheading 5210.22 for colored plain weave fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content via lab test to confirm <85% cotton with man-made fibers; provide mill certificates for customs

Measure average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g

N = BYT/1,000) and weight <200 g/m² to avoid reclassification

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