Modacrylic Cheesecloth from China
Lightweight plain weave modacrylic staple fiber fabric under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 ends/picks per cm², fitting cheesecloth per statistical note (d). Classified in HTS 5512.29.00 as 'Other' woven fabric with 85%+ modacrylic content. Ideal for filtration and crafts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
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
• Document low density (≤33 ends/picks) to confirm cheesecloth and avoid poplin mislabeling
• Include flame-retardant certification if marketed for safety applications
• Check for napping, as it doesn't affect classification but impacts declarations