Polyester Cheesecloth Fabric from Mexico
Lightweight plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 warp ends and picks per cm², matching 'cheesecloth' per statistical note (d). Classified in HTS 5515.19.00 as other woven polyester staple fabrics, used for filtration or crafts.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Document low thread count (<33/cm²) and weight (<170 g/m²) with test reports to confirm cheesecloth status
• Label as '100% polyester staple fiber' to prevent disputes over continuous filament misclassification