Modacrylic Cheesecloth Blend with Rayon Filaments

Lightweight plain weave (≤170 g/m², ≤33 ends/picks per cm) cheesecloth-style fabric of modacrylic staple mixed mainly with rayon man-made filaments, as 'other' under 5515.21.00.90. Used in filtration or lightweight drapery applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5515.12.00Higher: 47% vs 35%

If mixed with cotton and ≤33 picks/cm

Cotton blends, even cheesecloth-style, head to 5515.12.

5608.19.10Higher: 43.5% vs 35%

If for industrial filter use, not apparel

End-use as knotted netting or filter shifts to Chapter 56.

4823.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If impregnated for paper-like filter media

Impregnated/coated versions become paper substitutes in Chapter 48.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm low density (≤33/cm) via weave analysis to fit cheesecloth note, even with filaments

Specify industrial vs retail end-use in docs to avoid apparel misclassification

Avoid bulk packaging pitfalls; retail rolls may trigger set rules

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