Bleached Acrylic Cheesecloth

Lightweight plain weave bleached fabric, 85%+ acrylic staple, 110 gsm, under 33 ends/picks per cm, fitting cheesecloth definition in note (d). Used for filtration and crafts. Classified 5512.21.0090 as bleached other.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+35.0%47%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

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

5512.21.00Same rate: 47%

If specific statistical for cheesecloth

While under 'other,' precise cheesecloth may use 220 suffix; verify reporting.

5608.19.10Lower: 43.5% vs 47%

If made into narrow non-woven

Non-woven equivalents shift to Chapter 56.

5911.90.00Lower: 38.8% vs 47%

If for industrial straining use

End-use as textile articles for technical purposes moves to 5911.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test thread count to confirm ≤33 ends/picks for cheesecloth exclusion from poplin

Include weave diagrams in entry docs for CBP review

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