Bleached Cotton-Polyester Cheesecloth Grade 40 from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
18.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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