Modacrylic Cheesecloth from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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