Dyed Viscose Staple Cheesecloth-Style Fabric

Lightweight dyed plain weave viscose staple fiber fabric under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 ends/picks per cm², akin to cheesecloth per note (d) but as 'other' dyed in HTS 5516.92.00.90. Applied in medical wipes and filtration.

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.

5516.93.00Lower: 43.5% vs 47%

If of yarns of different colors (not solid dyed)

Multi-color yarn construction moves to 5516.93 from plain dyed.

4818.90.00Lower: 17.5% vs 47%

If coated or laminated for industrial filtering

Surface treatments shift to Chapter 48 paper/coated fabrics.

5608.19Lower: 15% vs 47%

If made into narrow non-woven filter media

Non-woven knotted nets classify under 5608, not woven fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Prove low density (≤33 ends/picks) via weave analysis to stay in 'other'; higher counts risk sheeting reclass

For industrial use, include end-use certificates; avoid retail packaging to prevent consumer goods duties