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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%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

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