Polychrome Polyester Cheesecloth Alternative from China
Low-density plain weave polyester fabric under 170g/m² with ≤33 ends/picks per cm, using yarns of different colors. Functions similarly to traditional cheesecloth but in vibrant colors for crafts. Fits 5512.19.00.05 as 90% polyester staple with multi-color exclusion qualifiers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
51.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Count warp/filling precisely; exceeding 33/cm shifts away from cheesecloth statistical note
• Specify low-density weave in docs to match statistical definitions
• Avoid packaging as food-grade unless certified, as polyester may not qualify