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

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.

5516.14.00Same rate: 45%

If qualifies as cheesecloth per statistical note (d)

True cheesecloth (≤33 picks/cm², ≤170 g/m²) uses separate suffix.

5608.19.10Lower: 43.5% vs 45%

If made into narrow woven filter fabric

Narrow (<30cm) filter cloths shift to Chapter 56.

4823.90Lower: 10% vs 45%

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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