Color-Printed Cheesecloth for Cheese Making from China
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 — 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
• 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