Acrylic Cheesecloth Substitute

Lightweight plain weave acrylic fabric mimicking cheesecloth but exceeding 33 ends/picks per cm or weight limits in note (d), thus 'other' under 5515.29.00.90. Used in filtration or crafts, not qualifying as true cheesecloth.

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 of polyester, ≤33 ends/picks per cm

Polyester low-density plain weaves may fit cheesecloth-like under 5515.12.

5608.19.10Higher: 43.5% vs 35%

If narrow woven fabrics <30cm wide

Narrow-woven staple fiber fabrics classify in 5608.

5911.90.00Higher: 38.8% vs 35%

If textile products for technical uses like filtration

Specialized industrial textiles shift to Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document thread count <33/cm to prevent cheesecloth misclassification if applicable

• For industrial use, specify end-use in entry to avoid consumer goods scrutiny