Polyester Cheesecloth Fabric from Mexico
Lightweight plain weave 90% polyester fabric under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 ends/picks per cm², matching cheesecloth definition in notes. Falls under HTS 5512.99.00 for other synthetic staple wovens. Common in filtration and crafts.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Measure ends/picks ≤33 per cm² precisely for cheesecloth note
• Provide end-use declaration if for food filtration to aid customs
• Avoid bulk packaging misclassified as industrial under different rates