Grade 50 Cheesecloth Roll from Japan
Unbleached Grade 50 cheesecloth roll features plain weave cotton fabric with 85%+ cotton content, under 100 g/m², and yarn numbers 43-68, fitting the cheesecloth (226) subheading. Ideal for bulk packaging in food processing and crafts. Its specific openness and weight qualify it precisely under this HTS code.
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 weave analysis report confirming plain weave and cheesecloth openness (threads per inch); check for quantitative restrictions on cotton fabrics
• Avoid contamination during shipping to maintain unbleached status
• Use detailed invoices specifying grade and end-use to aid customs valuation