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Acrylic Cheesecloth Fabric from Mexico

A plain weave acrylic staple fiber fabric weighing under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per square centimeter, specifically designed for straining and filtering in culinary and cheese-making applications. It falls under HTS 5515.29.00.30 as cheesecloth made from acrylic staple fibers. This lightweight, open-weave material is durable and reusable.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify fabric weight under 170 g/m² and weave density ≤33 picks/cm to confirm cheesecloth classification; provide lab test reports if audited

• Include commercial invoice detailing yarn type (acrylic staple) and statistical note compliance to avoid misclassification as sheeting