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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%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

• 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

Food Straining Cheesecloth Sheet from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5208.11.40.90