Culinary Cheesecloth Poly-Cotton

Dyed cheesecloth specifically for food straining, plain weave with polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton, <170 g/m², ≤33 ends/picks per cm². Fits HTS 5513.21.00.90 cheesecloth definition per statistical notes. Food-grade, reusable for cheese making and jams.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

5513Same rate: 24.9%

If of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers

Different synthetic staple types have separate subheadings.

4601.99.90.00Higher: 38.3% vs 24.9%

If sold as plaited or non-woven

Plaiting or non-plain construction may shift to Chapter 46.

4818.10.00Higher: 35% vs 24.9%

If paper-based imitation

Paper cheesecloth alternatives classify under paper products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify food-contact compliance (e.g

FDA standards) alongside HTS docs

Document low thread count precisely to match cheesecloth statistical note (d)

Avoid bulk packaging misclass as industrial if sold retail

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