Polyester Cheesecloth-Style Fabric

Lightweight plain weave polyester staple fabric with ≤33 warp ends and picks per cm, styled like cheesecloth per note (d) but not exactly matching due to minor specs. Falls into HTS 5515.99.90.90 as other. Common for filtration and crafts.

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.

5515.99.90Same rate: 43.5%

If exact cheesecloth ≤170 g/m², ≤33 ends/picks

Precise cheesecloth per note (d) goes to 5515.14.

5608.19.10Same rate: 43.5%

If made into knotted netting of width >152 cm

Netting fabrics of synthetic staple shift to Chapter 56 heading 5608.

5911.90.00Lower: 38.8% vs 43.5%

If for industrial textile use like straining

End-use as industrial straining cloth classifies under Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Count ends/picks precisely; exceeding 33/cm moves to printcloth or sheeting

For industrial end-use, note on invoices; retail packaging may alter to apparel subheadings