Dyed Poly-Cotton Cheesecloth Alternative from China
Open plain weave dyed fabric with 60% polyester staple and 40% cotton, 120 gsm, ≤33 threads per sq cm. Though resembling cheesecloth, <85% artificial mix with cotton places it in HTS 5516.42.00 for dyed woven fabrics. Used in medical and industrial wiping.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm low thread count (<33/cm) in specs; sterilize if medical end-use
• Common issue: Confusing with 100% cotton cheesecloth under 5208.12