Printed Cotton-Lyocell Cheesecloth Alternative from China
Low-density printed weave fabric with 75% cotton and 25% lyocell staple, under 33 ends/picks per cm², under 170 g/m². Though low density like cheesecloth, printing and mix place it in HTS 5516.44.00.90 as other printed artificial-cotton fabric. Used for kitchen towels.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46%
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
• Even low density prints to 'other'; provide density counts to avoid cheesecloth unprinted shift
• Ensure no napping claims that alter weight specs