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100% Cotton Cheesecloth Grade 40 from Japan

This unbleached, plain weave cotton cheesecloth has a high yarn number exceeding 69, weighs under 100 g/m², and contains over 85% cotton, fitting HTS 5208.11.80.90 specifications for cheesecloth. It's commonly used for straining liquids in food preparation, cheese making, and as a lightweight filter. The loose open weave and fine count classify it distinctly as cheesecloth.

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

• Verify yarn number exceeds 69 using the chapter formula after desizing; provide lab tests for weight and cotton content

• Ensure unbleached status with no optical brighteners to avoid bleached subheading shift

• Watch quota limits on raw cotton inputs from certain countries