Dyed Cotton-Polyester Cheesecloth Grade 40 from China
This cheesecloth is a lightweight plain weave fabric with less than 85% cotton mixed mainly with polyester, weighing under 200 g/m², and dyed for color. It has a yarn number of 42 or lower, classifying it under HTS 5210.31.40.90 as cheesecloth (226). Commonly used for straining and filtering in food preparation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab test to confirm <85% cotton mixed with man-made fibers; provide certificates for customs
• Ensure weight documentation shows ≤200 g/m² and plain weave structure with yarn number ≤42
• Avoid misclassification as 100% cotton by detailing man-made fiber blend on invoices