Grade 90 Poly-Cotton Cheesecloth from Mexico
Medium-density Grade 90 cheesecloth in plain weave, unbleached polyester-cotton mix <170 g/m² with ≤33 threads/cm², HTS 5513.11.00.90. Standard for cheese making, straining stocks, and bundling. Fits exact statistical definition (d) for cheesecloth.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Certify food-contact safety (FDA compliant) for culinary imports to avoid CBP holds
• Grade numbering helps classification; mismatch with weave density risks audit
• Ship in rolls, not pre-cut retail packs, to evade GRI 3(b) set provisions