Dyed Cotton Cheesecloth from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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