Printed Acrylic-Cotton Cheesecloth for Cheese Making

Specialty printed cheesecloth with acrylic staple fibers (<85%) mixed with cotton, lightweight ≤170 g/m², low density weave ≤33 ends/picks per cm². HTS 5513.49.90.40 covers this printed cheesecloth per note (d), perfect for straining cheese curds or culinary uses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+35.0%43.5%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5513.49.90Same rate: 43.5%

If not explicitly cheesecloth but other low-density

Statistical note (d) strictly defines cheesecloth; slight weave deviation goes to general 'other'.

5608.19.10Same rate: 43.5%

If made into narrow cheesecloth-style knit or nonwoven

Woven requirement for 5513; knits/nonwovens shift to Chapter 56.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide end-use statements for food-grade applications; FDA compliance required alongside HTS docs

Confirm no multiple/cabled yarns, as cheesecloth excludes them implicitly via low pick count

Package in bulk rolls; retail cuts may trigger set classification issues

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