Food Straining Cheesecloth Sheet from Japan
Unbleached cheesecloth sheets for food straining are plain weave, 85%+ cotton fabrics under 100 g/m² with yarn numbers 43-68, as cheesecloth (226). Perfect for nut milks, yogurt cheese, and herbal infusions. The raw, unfinished state and specs align with HTS 5208.11.40.90.
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-contact safety per FDA regs even if unbleached; measure weight post-sizing removal as per US notes
• Specify roll width and meters/kg on commercial invoice for yarn number verification
• Avoid bundling with finished goods to prevent set classification