Printed Polyester Cheesecloth

Lightweight open-weave printed cheesecloth from polyester staple fibers, under 170 g/m² with ≤33 ends/picks per cm², for crafts. HTS 5516.94.00.90 covers this printed 'other' woven artificial staple fabric. Features subtle all-over prints.

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.

5516.91.00Same rate: 47%

If unprinted

Unprinted cheesecloth-like fabrics are under unprinted 5516.91.

5608.19.10Lower: 43.5% vs 47%

If made into narrow filter cloth

Narrow woven fabrics <30 cm for filtering shift to Chapter 56.

4823.90Lower: 10% vs 47%

If coated for artists' canvas

Printed coated paper substitutes move to Chapter 48.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Count warp/filling precisely to meet ≤33 per cm² for cheesecloth per statistical note (d)

Label as greige-printed if not fully processed to aid customs review

Separate from apparel uses in documentation to stay in fabric headings

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