Bleached Cotton Cheesecloth 40x40 Mesh

This bleached cotton cheesecloth features a 40x40 thread count per inch, weighing under 200 g/m², ideal for straining liquids in cooking or cheese making. It falls under HTS 5212.12.60.50 as a bleached, plain weave cotton fabric classified specifically as cheesecloth within the lightweight 'other' category.

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.

5211.12.00Lower: 42.7% vs 42.8%

If unbleached

Unbleached cheesecloth shifts to heading 5211 for other woven cotton fabrics not bleached.

5208.32.40Higher: 44.7% vs 42.8%

If certified hand-loomed

Hand-loomed fabrics meeting certification requirements classify under 5208 per US note.

5212Same rate: 42.8%

If weighing over 200 g/m²

Heavier weight fabrics move to subheading 5212.19 for those exceeding 200 g/m².

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight does not exceed 200 g/m² with lab testing to confirm classification under this subheading

Provide bleaching process documentation and thread count details to avoid reclassification as unbleached (5211.12)