Grade 32 Unbleached Cotton Cheesecloth from Japan
Grade 32 cheesecloth features plain weave construction with coarse yarn count (number 42 or lower) and weight over 100 g/m², containing 85%+ cotton. Classified under HTS 5208.12.40.90 for unbleached cheesecloth used in food processing and crafts. The fabric's openness (typically 40x36 threads/inch) defines its cheesecloth (226) specification.
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
• Document thread count (typically 40x36 for grade 32) and exact weight per square meter
• Retain mill test certificates showing cotton content ≥85%
• Monitor U.S. cotton import quotas by country