Printed Cotton-Synthetic Cheesecloth from Mexico
A lightweight printed cheesecloth made from synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing under 170 g/m², with not more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per square centimeter. It qualifies under HTS 5513.49.90.40 as printed cheesecloth per statistical note (d), distinct from heavier or denser fabrics. Used for culinary straining, crafts, and medical applications.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
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Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, as misdeclaration shifts to 5513.41 or 5211
• Provide weave analysis proving ≤33 ends/picks per cm² and weight ≤170 g/m² to match cheesecloth definition and avoid reclassification
• Include printing process documentation; ensure printing is on fabric meeting base yarn criteria, not post-dyeing adjustments