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Printed Polyester Cheesecloth from Germany

Lightweight plain weave printed fabric from polyester staple fibers (100%), under 170 g/m² with 33 or fewer ends/picks per cm², qualifying as cheesecloth. Under HTS 5516.14.00.95 for other printed 85%+ artificial staple wovens. Used for crafts and lightweight veils.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

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

• Prove low thread count (≤33 per cm²) with lab specs; ensure no napping misdeclaration; common pitfall is confusing with denser poplins