Bleached Cheesecloth-Style Viscose Staple Fabric from Canada
Lightweight plain weave bleached viscose staple fiber fabric ≤170 g/m² with ≤33 ends/picks per cm², over 85% artificial staple, meeting cheesecloth note but classified broadly under HTS 5516.11.0010. Popular for medical wipes and strainers.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Confirm low density (≤33 ends/picks) with weave analysis report; label as bleached accurately
• Pitfall: higher density classifies as poplin or sheeting