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Medical Grade Cotton Cheesecloth 44x36 from Japan

Unbleached 44x36 mesh cotton cheesecloth, yarn number 72, 95 g/m², 100% cotton per HTS 5208.11.80.90. Used in surgical dressings, filtration, and lab applications requiring sterile wrapping. Open weave structure with high count threads provides required absorbency and strength.

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

• Include FDA compliance docs if for medical use; verify no treatments affecting classification

• Test for exact weight post-scouring

• Note potential Section 301 tariffs on Chinese origin