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Food Grade Cheesecloth Roll from Japan

Unbleached plain weave cheesecloth roll for food processing, 85-100% cotton, ≤100 g/m², yarn number 42 or lower per Chapter 52 calculation. Designed for cheese straining, yogurt making, and herb drying. HTS 5208.11.20.90 applies to this specific unbleached low-number cheesecloth.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Obtain FDA prior notice for food contact textiles; test for compliance with yarn number formulas in US notes; avoid bulk packaging that could imply different weight classification