Unbleached Modacrylic Cheesecloth

Lightweight plain weave cheesecloth from unbleached modacrylic staple fibers, ≤33 ends/picks per cm² and ≤170g/m² per statistical note (d). HTS 5516.91.00.90 covers it as other unbleached woven artificial staple fabric. Applied in filtration and crafts.

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.

5608.19.10Lower: 43.5% vs 47%

If made into narrow woven fabrics <30cm wide

Narrow width woven fabrics shift to Chapter 56.

5516.93.00Lower: 43.5% vs 47%

If yarn-dyed

Yarn-dyed (made-up color) fabrics are in a separate color subheading.

5911.90.00Lower: 38.8% vs 47%

If for textile products of heading 59, like coated filter fabrics

Functional textile articles (e.g., coated) go to Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document low density weave (≤33 ends/picks) to distinguish from denser sheeting or printcloth

Test for modacrylic content (acrylic copolymer) to avoid natural fiber chapters

Specify end-use as industrial if bulk packed, impacting valuation

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