Brewer's Cheesecloth Filter from Japan
Specialty unbleached cheesecloth for homebrewing and craft beer filtering, plain weave cotton ≥85%, yarn #42 or lower, weight ≤100 g/m². Essential for straining hops and fruit purees. HTS 5208.11.20.90 covers this exact cheesecloth specification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Certify food safety compliance for alcohol production use; measure linear density correctly using Chapter 52 formulas; declare accurate fabric breadth for duty calculation