Bleached Polyester-Cotton Cheesecloth Alternative from Mexico
Lightweight bleached plain weave with 50% polyester staple and 50% cotton, 120 g/m², ≤33 ends/picks per cm. Fits HTS 5513.11.00 as unbleached/bleached polyester staple-cotton plain weave <170 g/m², akin to cheesecloth specs. Used for filtration, crafts, and lightweight wraps.
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
• Thread count documentation crucial—≤33 per cm keeps it from sheeting/printcloth notes
• Bleach certification required; ensure no napping that alters statistical definitions