Cheesecloth for Cheese Making Printed

Food-grade printed cotton cheesecloth (32x32 mesh) under 200 g/m² for cheese straining, HTS 5212.15.60.50 due to cheesecloth weave with printed batch codes. Open structure allows whey drainage.

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.

6307.90.98Lower: 24.5% vs 42.8%

If cut to shape for retail

Retail-ready cheese making cloths become other made-up textiles.

5212.14.60Same rate: 42.8%

If without print

Unprinted cheesecloth uses the plain subheading.

4823.90Lower: 10% vs 42.8%

If paper-based substitute

Paper cheesecloth alternatives classify in Chapter 48.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify food-contact compliance (e.g

FDA 21 CFR) in addition to HTS docs

Specify mesh count in invoices to lock cheesecloth classification

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