Polyester-Viscose Cheesecloth from Germany

A lightweight plain weave fabric weighing under 170 g/m² with no more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per square centimeter, made from polyester staple fibers mixed with viscose rayon. Classified under HTS 5515.11.0030 as cheesecloth due to its open weave structure and low density, ideal for straining and filtering in culinary and industrial uses.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

24.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify fabric weight under 170 g/m² and pick count ≤33/cm² with lab tests to confirm cheesecloth classification

Provide detailed fiber content breakdown (polyester-viscose ratio) on commercial invoice to avoid reclassification