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Modacrylic Cheesecloth Filter Media

Lightweight plain weave cheesecloth from modacrylic staple mixed solely with polyester filaments, ≤170 g/m², ≤33 ends/picks per cm² per note (d). Under HTS 5515.21.00 for modacrylic with man-made filaments. Applied in industrial filtration.

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.

5608.19.10Higher: 43.5% vs 35%

If made into filter nets or scrims

Knotted netting or made-up filters shift to Chapter 56.

5515.91.00Higher: 47% vs 35%

If mixed with cotton after weaving

Post-weave yam dyeing with cotton changes mixing classification.

5911.90.00Higher: 38.8% vs 35%

If for industrial textile use like strainers

End-use as industrial textile article moves to Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify low thread count on tech specs to confirm cheesecloth per statistical note

For industrial end-use, include buyer affidavits if borderline with retail

Check for napping, allowed but document to avoid misreads

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