Discharge Printed Acrylic Cheesecloth

Open plain weave cheesecloth from 95% acrylic staples, under 170 g/m² with ≤33 ends/picks per cm², discharge printed for crafts or filtration. Fits note (d) definition, with 85%+ artificial fibers placing it in 5516.14.00.05.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+35.0%45%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

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

5516Same rate: 45%

If not qualifying as cheesecloth density

Higher density plain weaves go to other unlisted categories.

5608.19.10Lower: 43.5% vs 45%

If for industrial filtration end-use

Knitted or non-apparel open fabrics may shift to Chapter 56.

5111.19.60Higher: 60% vs 45%

If wool or fine animal hair based

Different fiber chapters for non-artificial.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Prove low density (≤33/cm²) to uphold cheesecloth status per note (d)

Napping allowed; note if present but doesn't change classification

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