Poly-Cotton Cheesecloth 80 Count from Germany
A lightweight plain weave fabric with 80 threads per inch, containing 80% cotton mixed with 20% polyester, weighing 120 g/m², dyed in solid colors. It qualifies under HTS 5210.31.80.90 as cheesecloth with number 69 or higher due to its high thread count and fine weave structure. Primarily used for straining cheese, filtering liquids, and crafts.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify exact cotton content <85% via lab test; provide fiber composition certificates to avoid reclassification
• Confirm yarn number ≥69 using US note formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000); retain weave analysis reports
• Ensure weight ≤200 g/m² documented; common pitfall is mislabeling heavier fabrics