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Grade 60 Utility Cheesecloth from Japan

Utility grade 60 cheesecloth, unbleached plain weave cotton fabric with yarn number 42 or lower, weight not exceeding 100 g/m², minimum 85% cotton. Multi-purpose for painting, staining wood, and cleaning. HTS 5208.11.20.90 designation for this cheesecloth type.

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

Provide thread count verification from manufacturer; check if excessive sizing affects tariff weight calculation; monitor WTO country quotas for cotton textiles