Napped Cheesecloth for Crafts from China
Soft napped synthetic staple cheesecloth, plain weave ≤170 g/m² and ≤33 threads/cm², for arts, crafts, and bundling. HTS 5515.99.90.30 explicitly allows napped cheesecloth per statistical note (d). The nap adds texture without changing weave classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46%
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
• Note allows napping; include finish specs in docs
• Differentiate from cheesecloth in 5506 (yarn stage)
• Bulk rolls easier clearance than cut pieces