Polychrome Acrylic Cheesecloth Substitute from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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