Unbleached Cotton Cheesecloth 40x40 Mesh

This unbleached cotton cheesecloth features a loose 40x40 thread count plain weave, weighing under 200 g/m², ideal for straining liquids in food preparation or cheese making. It falls under HTS 5212.11.60.50 as an unbleached woven cotton fabric classified specifically as cheesecloth. The open weave structure distinguishes it from denser cotton fabrics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.8%+35.0%42.8%
🇲🇽Mexico7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇨🇦Canada7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇩🇪Germany7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇯🇵Japan7.8%+10.0%17.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5212.12.60.50Same rate: 42.8%

If bleached

Bleached versions of cheesecloth, lawns, voiles or batistes shift to the bleached subheading in the same weight category.

5210.11Lower: 23.5% vs 42.8%

If weighing over 200 g/m²

Heavier unbleached cotton fabrics (201-300 g/m²) fall under 5210, changing the chapter structure for weight-based classification.

5208.32.40Higher: 44.7% vs 42.8%

If certified hand-loomed

Hand-loomed unbleached cotton fabrics meeting certification criteria classify under heading 5208 rather than power-loomed fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify weight does not exceed 200 g/m² with lab testing to avoid reclassification; ensure certificate of analysis for thread count and weave type; check for quantitative restrictions on cotton content from non-WTO countries

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