Dyed Poly-Cotton Cheesecloth-Style Filter Fabric from Germany
Lightweight dyed open plain weave fabric 120 g/m², 75% polyester staple mixed with 25% cotton, >33 threads/cm but not true cheesecloth. HTS 5513.29.00.90 for other dyed synthetic staple-cotton blends ≤170 g/m². Used in food filtration and crafts.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Test for FDA compliance if food-contact intended; blends need specific certifications
• Provide weight certificates – easy to mismeasure lightweight opens
• Avoid set packaging with tools, as that could classify as a set under other chapters