Heavy Polyester Cheesecloth Substitute

Polyester staple plain weave fabric over 170 g/m² with ≤33 ends/picks per cm², not qualifying as cheesecloth due to weight exceeding note (d). HTS 5512.19.00.90 for other woven. For filtration applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China13.6%+35.0%48.6%
🇲🇽Mexico13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇨🇦Canada13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇩🇪Germany13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇯🇵Japan13.6%+10.0%23.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5512.19.00Same rate: 48.6%

If qualifying as sheeting

Sheeting statistical note breakout in 5512.19.00.20; this misses square construction.

5608.19.10Lower: 43.5% vs 48.6%

If made into narrow filter fabrics

Narrow woven fabrics ≤30cm width classify in 5608, not broad Chapter 55.

5407.69.10Higher: 49.9% vs 48.6%

If filament-based equivalent

Synthetic filament non-textured yarns in 5407; staple only for 55.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Count warp/fill precisely; ≤33/cm keeps it from lighter cheesecloth categories

Label end-use if industrial to avoid retail set confusion