Unbleached Acrylic Cheesecloth Fabric

Plain weave unbleached fabric from 100% acrylic staple fibers, under 170 gsm with ≤33 ends/picks per cm, matching cheesecloth definition. Classified under 5516.11.00.90 for other unbleached high-artificial-fiber wovens. Used in filtration, crafts, and lightweight packaging.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5516.12.00Same rate: 49.9%

If bleached

Bleached cheesecloth shifts to 5516.12; color processing determines unbleached/bleached split.

5608.19.10Lower: 43.5% vs 49.9%

If made into narrow filter cloth

Processed into non-woven or narrow widths > Chapter 55, into Chapter 56 knit/woven made-ups.

4823.90Lower: 10% vs 49.9%

If coated for packaging use

Coated or laminated versions become Chapter 48/49 paper alternatives, not pure fabric.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure thread count precisely (<33/cm) with photos or lab reports for cheesecloth verification

Avoid bleaching claims without process proof; unbleached status key for this subheading