Dyed Poly-Cotton Cheesecloth Alternative

Lightweight dyed plain weave, 80% polyester staple, 20% cotton, 120 gsm, ≤33 ends/picks per cm. Under HTS 5516.42.00.90 as 'other' dyed mixed fabric not strictly cheesecloth due to higher staple %. Used for crafts and filters.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+35.0%47%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5513.21.00Lower: 24.9% vs 47%

If pure artificial staple ≥85%, no cotton

No cotton mix qualifies for unblended heading.

5208.32.50Higher: 47.5% vs 47%

If cotton-dominant ≤30% poly staple

Cotton as principal fiber in Chapter 52.

5608.19.10Lower: 43.5% vs 47%

If made into narrow filter fabric

Narrow width or knit-like for Chapter 56.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Count ends/picks precisely; ≤33 keeps it 'other' not cheesecloth

Retail packaged? Differs from bulk industrial

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