Brewing and Winemaking Filter Cloth from Japan
Unbleached cheesecloth for brewing filters is plain weave cotton (85%+), ≤100 g/m², yarn 43-68, cheesecloth (226). Filters fruit mashes and hop pellets in craft beverages. Exact match to HTS unbleached low-weight cotton weave parameters.
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
• Test grammage (Z') per Chapter 52 formulas for accurate weight declaration; ensure no optical brighteners
• Invoice end-use as filter to support valuation
• Comply with TTB labeling if alcohol-related imports