Cotton Blend Cheesecloth from Canada
A lightweight plain weave cheesecloth made from synthetic staple fibers blended with minimal cotton, weighing under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 warp ends and picks per cm². It matches the statistical definition of cheesecloth in HTS 5515.99.90.30 for synthetic staple fiber fabrics used in straining or filtering. Primarily imported for food preparation, crafts, and medical applications.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify fabric specs (weight <170g/m², ≤33 ends/picks per cm²) match cheesecloth definition to avoid reclassification
• Provide lab test reports confirming synthetic staple fiber composition >50% for Chapter 55 eligibility
• Label as 'cheesecloth' only if meeting exact statistical notes; otherwise risks duty adjustment