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Polychrome Polyester Cheesecloth Alternative from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

13.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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