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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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