Bleached Cotton-Polyester Cheesecloth from Mexico
This plain weave cheesecloth is made from a blend of less than 85% polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per square centimeter. It is bleached for a clean white finish and used primarily for straining liquids in food preparation or cheese making. Classified under HTS 5516.41.0040 due to its cheesecloth construction and mixed fiber composition.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm under 85% artificial staple fibers; ensure compliance with FDA regulations for food contact if intended for culinary use; provide mill certificates showing weave specs (≤33 ends/picks per cm²)