Culinary Polyester Cheesecloth

Food-grade synthetic cheesecloth from polyester staple fibers, lightweight plain weave ≤33 threads/cm² for cheese making and straining. Strictly defined as cheesecloth per statistical note (d) in HTS 5512.99.0030.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+35.0%47%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

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

4823.90Lower: 10% vs 47%

If paper-based alternative

Paper cheesecloth equivalents under Chapter 48.

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Import Tips & Compliance

FDA compliance docs for food contact; declare end-use on entry

Test reports for weight and thread count mandatory