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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Prove low thread count (≤33 per cm²) with lab specs; ensure no napping misdeclaration; common pitfall is confusing with denser poplins