Bleached Polyester Cheesecloth Roll

Bleached, loosely woven cheesecloth roll from polyester staple fibers (≥85%), under 170 g/m² with ≤33 threads/cm², ideal for culinary straining or medical uses. Falls under HTS 5512.91.0040 as bleached cheesecloth.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

5512.99.00Lower: 47% vs 49.9%

If other bleached but not cheesecloth/voile etc.

Bleached fabrics outside specific types go to residual 'other' categories.

5608.19.10Lower: 43.5% vs 49.9%

If made into narrow woven fabrics <30cm

Narrow-woven synthetic fabrics classify under Chapter 56.

3005.90.10.00Lower: 10% vs 49.9%

If impregnated for medical dressings

Wadding, gauze, etc., impregnated for medical use moves to Chapter 30.

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Import Tips & Compliance

For food contact, include FDA compliance docs; verify no contaminants in bleaching process

Measure and document exact g/m² and thread count to match statistical note (a)(i)