Polyester-Wool Cheesecloth Interlining from China
Lightweight cheesecloth weave of polyester staple with 37% wool for garment interlinings. HTS 5515.13.05 applies due to polyester base and wool threshold; fits cheesecloth as plain weave under 170g/m² with ≤33 ends/picks per cm².
Duty Rate — China → United States
62.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Measure ends/picks precisely to stay within cheesecloth limits per statistical note (d)
• Declare intended use as interlining but classify by fiber/weave, not end-use
• Avoid bulk packaging misdeclared as retail; use commercial invoices with specs