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Muslin Cheesecloth

Lightweight, loosely woven cotton muslin cheesecloth used for straining liquids in cooking or cheese-making. Classified in HTS 6307.90.98 as an other made-up textile article, distinct from raw fabrics or specialized filters.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina7%+20.0%27%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico7%+10.0%17%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada7%+60.0%67%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5911.90.00Higher: 41.3% vs 27%

If chemically treated for industrial filtration

Textile products for technical uses like filtering shift to heading 5911.

5208.59.40Higher: 43.5% vs 27%

If imported as plain woven fabric rolls, not made-up

Unfinished cotton fabrics remain in Chapter 52.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Label as 'culinary straining cloth' to differentiate from industrial filters

โ€ข Provide end-use certificates if marketed for food contact to meet FDA requirements

โ€ข Avoid bundling with kitchenware sets to prevent reclassification as composite goods