White-Printed Cheesecloth for Straining from China
Lightly printed cheesecloth (70/30 cotton/polyester) with plain weave, yarn 42, 140 g/m², ideal for yogurt straining or paint straining. HTS 5210.51.40.90 applies to this printed, low-number cheesecloth mixed fabric. Blend resists tearing better than pure cotton.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Test for average yarn number using Chapter 52 formula (N=BYT/1,000); fractions disregarded
• Separate from higher number fabrics; misclassification to 5210.51.60 risks higher duties
• Include commercial invoice detailing print process to distinguish from dyed