Synthetic Cheesecloth Grade 40 from Germany
A plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric weighing under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per square centimeter, certified as Grade 40 cheesecloth. It meets the statistical definition for cheesecloth in HTS 5512.99.0030 due to its low thread count and lightweight construction, ideal for straining and filtering applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight ≤170 g/m² and thread count ≤33 warp/filling per cm² via lab testing to confirm cheesecloth classification
• Include mill test certificates documenting ≥85% synthetic staple fiber content to avoid reclassification