Culinary Cheesecloth Poly-Cotton from Mexico
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.
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 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