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Dyed Cotton-Polyester Cheesecloth Grade 40 from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

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

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