Unbleached Synthetic Cheesecloth from Germany
A plain weave, unbleached fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibers, weighing under 170 g/m² with no more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per cm², classified as cheesecloth under HTS 5512.91.0040. It is commonly used for straining liquids in food preparation or crafts due to its loose weave structure.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight and thread count meet cheesecloth definition (≤170 g/m², ≤33 ends/picks per cm²) to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill test certificates confirming ≥85% synthetic staple fiber content and unbleached status