Modacrylic Cheesecloth Fabric from China
Lightweight plain weave modacrylic staple fabric ≤170 g/m², ≤33 ends/picks per cm². Meets cheesecloth definition in statistical notes, under HTS 5515.29.00 as 'other'. Applied in straining, medical wipes, and crafts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Prove low density (≤33 ends/picks/cm²) with microscope weave analysis if challenged
• Sterile variants need FDA docs; declare as non-medical to avoid extra scrutiny