Bleached Polyester Cheesecloth Substitute from Canada
Lightweight bleached plain weave polyester staple fabric (85%+), under 170 g/m² with ≤33 ends/picks per cm, akin to cheesecloth per note (d). HTS 5512.11.00 covers such unbleached/bleached high-polyester wovens. Applied in filtration, crafts, and medical wipes.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Prove low density (≤33 ends/picks) with lab weave analysis to secure cheesecloth-like treatment
• Avoid bundling with apparel; bulk fabric import prevents higher duties
• Check for napping; napped versions still qualify if meeting base specs