Polyester Cheesecloth for Cheese Making from China
Specialized open-weave cheesecloth from polyester staple fibers (≥85%), under 170 g/m² and ≤33 threads/cm² per note (d), used for wrapping and straining in cheese production. Durable, reusable alternative to cotton for food-safe straining. Common in artisanal dairy processing.
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
• Obtain food-contact certifications (e.g
• FDA compliant) for cheese/dairy import clearance
• Document low thread count precisely to match cheesecloth definition and avoid 'other' duties
• Beware of pre-washed claims; unprocessed greige fabric stays in 55xx, finished in 55xx