Bleached Polyester Cheesecloth from Germany
Bleached plain weave 100% polyester staple fiber fabric, 120 gsm, with 30 warp ends and picks per sq cm, qualifying as cheesecloth per note (d). Used for filtration or crafts. Under 5512.91.00 for bleached, high-synthetic staple woven fabrics.
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
• Confirm low thread count (≤33 ends/picks) in technical specs to maintain cheesecloth status
• Test for gsm under 170 to avoid heavier fabric reclassification
• Provide end-use declaration if for industrial filtration to prevent consumer goods scrutiny