Polychrome Acrylic Cheesecloth Substitute

Low-density plain weave acrylic staple fabric with yarns of different colors, structured like cheesecloth under note (d) with ≤33 ends/picks per cm² but classified separately due to color yarn usage. HTS 5515.99.90.05 for other multi-color synthetic wovens excluding denim/jacquard. Used in crafts and filtration.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+35.0%43.5%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5515.99.90.15Same rate: 43.5%

If density exactly matches cheesecloth definition

Statistical note (d) cheesecloth gets specific breakout in 5515.99.90.15.

5608.19.10Same rate: 43.5%

If processed into narrow woven fabrics under 30 cm

Narrow width wovens shift to Chapter 56 plaiting/woven heading.

5911.90.00Lower: 38.8% vs 43.5%

If for technical textile filtration use

End-use as industrial textile fabric reclassifies to Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Count warp/filling per cm² precisely to note cheesecloth similarity but affirm color yarn distinction

Ideal for small packages; declare as craft fabric to leverage lower volume duties

Avoid industrial end-use claims that might shift to machinery parts headings

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