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Organic Cotton Cheesecloth Bulk from Japan

Bulk unbleached organic cotton cheesecloth meets 85%+ cotton, plain weave, <100 g/m², yarn #43-68 as cheesecloth (226). Sourced for natural food processing without chemicals. Organic status doesn't alter woven fabric HTS classification.

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

Include USDA organic cert but classify per fiber/weave, not cert; verify no prohibited pesticides

Use continuous roll invoices for bulk to avoid piece-good misclassification

Monitor staple length quotas if raw cotton involved