Polyester Cheesecloth 40x40 Mesh from Germany
A lightweight plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric weighing under 170 g/m² with 40 warp ends and filling picks per square centimeter, classified as cheesecloth under HTS 5515.19.0030 due to its low density weave structure matching the chapter note definition for cheesecloth. Commonly used for straining, filtering, and culinary applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
22%
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 thread count ≤33 per cm² via lab testing to confirm cheesecloth classification
• Provide mill test certificate detailing yarn type (staple polyester) and weave specs to avoid misclassification as printcloth