Printed Poly-Cotton Cheesecloth from China
This printed cheesecloth is a lightweight, plain weave cotton fabric containing 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester, weighing 120 g/m² with a yarn number above 69. It falls under HTS 5210.51.80.90 as a printed plain weave mixed cotton fabric classified as cheesecloth due to its open, low-density weave suitable for straining and filtering. The high yarn number ensures its fine texture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
53%
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
• Verify fiber content via lab test to confirm <85% cotton mixed mainly with man-made fibers; discrepancies lead to reclassification
• Provide weave analysis and yarn number calculation per US Note formulas to prove >69 number and cheesecloth structure
• Include printing process documentation to avoid misclassification under unprinted subheadings