Bleached Polyester Cheesecloth Substitute from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

22%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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