Cotton Blend Cheesecloth from China
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 — China → United States
46%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
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