Bleached Poly-Cotton Cheesecloth from Germany
Bleached plain weave cheesecloth with 60% polyester staple fiber and 40% cotton, 120 gsm, ≤33 ends/picks per cm per note (d). Common for filtration and crafts. Under 5516.41.00 as bleached <85% artificial-cotton mix.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Measure ends/picks precisely (<33/cm) to qualify as cheesecloth and avoid sheeting misclassification
• Include end-use declarations for industrial vs retail to guide proper heading
• Batch test for bleaching residuals to confirm process compliance