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Modacrylic Cheesecloth Fabric

Lightweight plain weave modacrylic staple fiber fabric (95% modacrylic), under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 ends/picks per cm², fitting cheesecloth per statistical note (d). HTS 5512.29.00.90 covers this as other woven acrylic/modacrylic fabrics. Ideal for filtration, crafts, and lightweight drapery.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+37.5%49.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%—12%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5608.19.10Lower: 46% vs 49.5%

If made into narrow nonwoven cheesecloth-like material

Nonwovens, including cheesecloth types, are classified in Chapter 56, not as woven fabrics.

5911.90.00Lower: 41.3% vs 49.5%

If for industrial filtration or straining uses

Textile products for technical uses like filtration shift to Chapter 59 textile articles.

5513.21.00Lower: 27.4% vs 49.5%

If containing 85%+ polyester staple fibers

Similar weave but polyester composition moves to polyester-specific subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify low thread count (<33/cm²) in technical specs to qualify as cheesecloth and prevent sheeting reclassification

• For industrial uses, include end-use statements to differentiate from apparel fabrics

• Avoid napping if it alters weight specs, as statistical notes apply to napped or not

Related Products under HTS 5512.29.00.90

Acrylic Flame-Retardant Fabric

92% modacrylic staple woven fabric with inherent flame resistance, plain weave not fitting specific statistical terms, thus other under HTS 5512.29.00.90. Used in protective workwear.

Acrylic Upholstery Poplin

Durable poplin weave 87% acrylic staple for furniture upholstery, >170g/m², HTS 5512.29.00.90 other.

Modacrylic Curtain Sheeting

Square weave sheeting 89% modacrylic for curtains, <170g/m², HTS 5512.29.00.90.

Acrylic Craft Printcloth

Printcloth spec acrylic for crafts/DIY, <168cm width, HTS 5512.29.00.90.

Heavy Modacrylic Broadcloth

Heavy broadcloth modacrylic for tents, HTS 5512.29.00.90.

Acrylic Cheesecloth Roll

Cheesecloth acrylic staple bulk roll, HTS 5512.29.00.90.