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Unbleached Acrylic Cheesecloth Fabric from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

14.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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