Printed Polyester Cheesecloth Alternative
Lightweight plain weave polyester staple fabric (85%+) printed, under 170 g/m² with ≤33 ends/picks per cm² but finer yarns excluding true cheesecloth per note (d), thus 'other' printed plain weave 5516.14.00.15.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If qualifies as cheesecloth per statistical note (d)
True cheesecloth (≤33 picks/cm², ≤170 g/m²) uses separate suffix.
If made into narrow woven filter fabric
Narrow (<30cm) filter cloths shift to Chapter 56.
If impregnated and sold as disposable wipe
Impregnated paper-like textiles may go to Chapter 48 if pulp-based.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Prove non-cheesecloth via pick count docs; statistical note (d) strict
• For industrial end-use, note on commercial invoice to differentiate retail
• Avoid bulk import without origin certs; quotas may apply historically
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Printed Viscose Sheeting Fabric
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Printed Acetate Lining Fabric
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Printed Lyocell Poplin
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Printed Rayon Chintz Fabric
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Printed Modal Voile Fabric
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