Industrial Polyester Cheesecloth Filter Cloth from Mexico
Heavy-duty polyester staple fiber cheesecloth for industrial filtering in food processing and pharma, HTS 5515.19.0030 classified as cheesecloth with low density weave (≤33 threads/cm²) and weight <170 g/m² per chapter notes. Open mesh allows efficient straining.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide end-use declaration for industrial vs. retail to prevent Chapter 63 reclassification
• Include FDA compliance docs if food-contact; affects entry but not HTS