Grade 50 Cheesecloth Roll from Japan
Grade 50 cheesecloth roll is an unbleached, plain weave cotton fabric with 85%+ cotton content, weight over 100 g/m², and yarn numbers 43-68, fitting HTS 5208.12.60.90 cheesecloth specification. Used for filtering in brewing and cheese making. Its loose weave and exact metrics distinguish it from finer cottons.
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
• Declare width and linear meters accurately; use Chapter 52 formula for average yarn number verification
• Ensure no chemical treatments that could classify as 'bleached' or dyed, triggering different subheadings
• Watch for quantitative restrictions on raw cotton if fabric suspected of high waste content