Dyed Cotton Cheesecloth

A lightweight plain weave fabric weighing under 170 g/m² with no more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per cm², dyed in various colors. Classified under HTS 5516.92.00.40 as cheesecloth made from artificial staple fibers, matching the statistical note definition for cheesecloth. Used for straining, culinary applications, 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.

5208.32.40Lower: 44.7% vs 47%

If made from cotton staple fibers instead of artificial

Chapter 52 covers woven cotton fabrics; cheesecloth specs shift to cotton-specific headings.

5515Lower: 18.5% vs 47%

If not dyed (undyed or bleached)

Undyed woven artificial staple fiber fabrics fall under 5515, with cheesecloth in the same subheading.

5516.91.00.40Same rate: 47%

If of yarns of different colors (not uniformly dyed)

Multi-color yarn construction moves to 5516.91, separating from plain dyed fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight under 170 g/m² and thread count ≤33 per cm² to confirm cheesecloth classification per statistical notes

Provide mill test certificates showing artificial staple fiber composition and dyeing process for customs compliance

Avoid misclassification as printcloth by ensuring no more than 33 threads per cm² and proper documentation

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