Color-Printed Cheesecloth for Cheese Making from Canada
A printed cheesecloth sheet blending 70% cotton with 30% polyester, plain weave, yarn number 40, under 200 g/m², designed for straining curds in cheesemaking. Classified under HTS 5210.51.40.90 as cheesecloth (226) due to its open weave structure and printed decorative pattern. The man-made fiber mix enhances strength and washability.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure food-contact compliance with FDA regs; provide certificates for dye safety on printed surfaces
• Document yarn number calculation per US note (b) using formulas like BT/Z to confirm ≤42
• Avoid bulk packaging pitfalls; declare as cheesecloth not sheeting to prevent duty hikes