Printed Polyester Cheesecloth from Germany
Lightweight printed plain weave polyester staple fabric ≤170 g/m², ≤33 ends/picks per cm, matching cheesecloth note (d). Under 5516.94.00 for printed artificial staple fibers. Applied in crafts and filtration.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Confirm low thread count with microscope analysis; common misclassification to denser fabrics
• Printing must be surface-applied post-weave; dyeing during production changes heading
• For food contact, add FDA compliance docs beyond standard HTS paperwork