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Multicolor Acrylic Cheesecloth Substitute

Lightweight plain weave acrylic staple fabric (<170 g/m², ≤33 ends/picks per cm²) with yarns of different colors, exceeding 85% artificial staple. Serves as cheesecloth alternative for crafts and filtration.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+37.5%52.4%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%—14.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%—14.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

5516.91.00Lower: 49.5% vs 52.4%

If unfinished or specific industrial

Unbleached/undyed treatments may shift within chapter.

5608.19Lower: 17.5% vs 52.4%

If very open weave resembling knit pile

Extreme openness might classify as made-up nets, not woven fabric.

4823.90Lower: 12.5% vs 52.4%

If sold as pre-cut retail set

Made-up articles from paper-like fabric go to Ch. 48 if applicable.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Prove low density (≤33/cm²) to avoid sheeting misclass; provide weave charts

• Staple fiber certification essential to prevent Ch. 54 confusion

• For industrial use, note end-use docs to avoid retail duties