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Industrial Bleached Cheesecloth Roll 60 Mesh from Germany

A 60 mesh bleached cheesecloth made from cotton-polyester blend (<85% cotton), plain weave, under 200 g/m², with yarn count 43-68, used in manufacturing for straining paints and inks. Classified under HTS 5210.21.60.90 as it precisely matches the cheesecloth specification in mixed cotton-manmade fabrics. Its open weave allows liquid passage while retaining solids.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

11.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty

Import Tips

Declare in linear meters or weight units; provide g/m² certification to stay under 200 g/m² threshold

Include end-use statement if for non-food applications to avoid FDA scrutiny on food-grade status

Check for certified hand-loomed status per US notes, which could shift to 5209 if applicable